News Bulletin of 2 July 2026, 7am

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Young creatives get business boost
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Young creative entrepreneurs from rural areas and underserved communities have an opportunity to turn their business ideas into market-ready ventures through the latest Debut Fund Programme.
The initiative will support 50 aspiring entrepreneurs, aged 18 to 35, with mentorship, training and business development over an 11-month journey, helping them build sustainable careers in the creative sector.
The programme has already helped previous participants grow their businesses, with each new cohort expanding its reach and impact.
Applications close on the 17th of this month.
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Researcher honoured for disability sport
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University of Cape Town researcher Muya Koloko has been recognised nationally for expanding opportunities for athletes with disabilities through his work in goalball.
Koloko received the Kwenejejani Trophy for National Sport Code Convenor of the Year from the South African Sports Association for the Physically Disabled and Visually Impaired.
Over the past five years, he has helped grow the sport by developing young talent, strengthening junior teams and building the game from grassroots to national level.
His efforts are creating more opportunities for visually impaired athletes to compete and succeed in sport.
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Top 19 Miss SA finalists awaited
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Miss South Africa's Top 19 finalists are set to be announced after a panel of prominent South African women assessed this year's semi-finalists.
Former Miss South Africa Shudufhadzo Musida joined health-tech entrepreneur Dr Aisha Pandor and business leader Colleen Larsen to interview the Top 24 contestants.
The judges selected finalists based on leadership, resilience, authenticity and their potential to make a positive impact in their communities.
The Top 19 will advance in the competition as Miss South Africa continues its focus on developing young women as leaders and changemakers.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.40 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,977.94 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 60,537.00.
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Cape Town tops global beauty rankings
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Cape Town has been named the world's most beautiful city in Time Out's 2026 rankings.
The city received 86 percent of the vote, ahead of Edinburgh, Sydney, Chicago and Lisbon.
The recognition highlights Cape Town's natural beauty and appeal to visitors from around the world.
City officials say the honour also reflects the city's growing tourism and economic potential:
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