News Bulletin of 2 March 2026, 7am

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Funda Wande promotes early learning in African languages
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South Africa’s Funda Wande is promoting early learning in African languages to help children learn better in the classroom.
The organisation recently took part in the African Languages and Literacies Conference in Ghana, where its programmes were showcased as practical solutions to language challenges in schools.
Programmes Officer Siwaphiwe Sibeko says Funda Wande’s programmes provide tools, resources and guidance for teachers to support mother-tongue learning, helping young learners gain the skills they need to succeed:
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Futura Special School Autism Awareness Big Walk and Fun Day
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Futura Special School in Johannesburg South will host its third annual Autism Awareness Big Walk and Fun Day on 18 April.
The event will include a three-kilometre walk, children’s games and food stalls.
The walk aims to raise funds for the school’s programmes that support children with autism.
The money will help improve learning resources and daily support services for learners.
The event will also benefit families and the wider community by promoting awareness, understanding and inclusion of children with autism.
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Messy Masterpieces and Kom ons Praat Dramaskool to host fundraising paint evening
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Art studio, Messy Masterpieces and Kom ons Praat Dramaskool will host a fundraising paint evening on 13 March in Brackenhurst, Alberton.
The event will raise funds for flood relief in Kruger National Park and proceeds will support the SANParks Honorary Rangers K9 Project Watchdog.
Tickets cost R350 per person and include a guided paint session and art materials.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 15.92 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 66,731.00.
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Benin International Arts Festival
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The Benin International Arts Festival has brought together music, theatre, dance, literature and fashion.
This year’s fourth edition focused on fashion and featured a competition for 12 young designers.
The designers used local fabrics and craftsmanship in their collections.
17-year-old Rebecca Houenou won the grand prize with a collection made from washed-up plastic bags and seashells to highlight ocean conservation.
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Local: 139 words (64%), National: 78 words (36%), International: 0 words (0%)