News Bulletin of 2 June 2026, 7am

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Eskom Learners Compete at International Science Fair
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Eskom-supported learners are currently representing South Africa at the International Mathematics, Science and Engineering Fair in İzmir, Turkey, which runs from 1 to 6 June 2026.
The delegation includes three South African learners presenting projects on rocket motor design, the impact of rising water temperatures on fish and mathematical modelling of prime numbers.
The learners are competing under the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists programme, which supports school-level research and international participation.
Eskom says the projects reflect how young scientists are applying research skills to engineering, environmental science, and mathematics.
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Applications Open for Arts Alive Festival
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With applications now officially open, young creatives are being invited to take part in the 2026 Arts Alive Joburg Open-Mic Comedy and Poetry Festival.
The youth arts programme aims to help emerging storytellers develop their skills and showcase their talents through comedy and poetry.
Hosted in central Johannesburg, the initiative promotes youth empowerment through artistic expression, cultural storytelling and creativity.
Arts Alive Comedy and Poetry spokesperson Kedibone Mulaudzi has encouraged aspiring performers to apply:
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30,000 Learners Pledge Against Underage Drinking
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More than 30,000 learners in the Eastern Cape have pledged to avoid alcohol while underage through AWARE.org's #NOToU18 Peer-to-Peer Programme.
The initiative trains student leaders to hold discussions on peer pressure, alcohol abuse, and healthy decision-making in schools and communities.
During its pilot year, the programme reached 40 schools and delivered more than 280 learner-led sessions.
Organisers say the project has helped encourage safer choices among young people and contributed to a decline in reported pens-down incidents at participating schools.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

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

Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 70,330.00.
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Serena Williams will return to competitive tennis
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Serena Williams will return to competitive tennis later this month after an absence of nearly four years.
The 44-year-old American has accepted a wild card entry for the women's doubles event at Queen's Club in London, which begins on June 8.
Williams has not played since her third-round exit at the 2022 US Open and re-entered the anti-doping programme in December, a requirement for players returning to the tour.
The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion is expected to compete alongside Canadian player Victoria Mboko.
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Local: 74 words (31%), National: 78 words (33%), International: 87 words (36%)