News Bulletin of 2 October 2026, 3pm

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TUT Artivism Conference Explores Creative Solutions
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The Tshwane University of Technology’s Artivism Conference has brought nearly 200 artists, designers, academics and activists together in Pretoria from 1 to 3 October.
The conference is exploring how art and design can be used to respond to challenges including climate change, gender justice, artificial intelligence and community development.
Through discussions, performances and exhibitions, participants are sharing creative ideas and approaches to these issues.
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Home Affairs Launches Quantum Leap Digital Transformation Programme
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Home Affairs has launched its Quantum Leap programme, aimed at making government services more accessible through digital technology.
The programme includes expanding Smart ID and passport services at bank branches, with courier delivery allowing documents to be sent directly to citizens.
SARS Commissioner Dr Ngobani Johnstone Makhubu says the digital transformation will also improve efficiency in tax administration.
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Joburgers Invited To Capture The City In 24 Hours
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Joburgers are being invited to document Johannesburg through photography during the 24 Hour Jozi challenge on Saturday, 3 October.
The project forms part of the international 24HourProject, with participants capturing one photograph for every hour they take part.
The project puts cameras in the hands of people who live in Johannesburg, allowing them to show the city through their own experiences and perspectives.
Selected photographs will form part of an online gallery and an exhibition at Market Photo Workshop in Newtown next year
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.68 to the US Dollar, 22.04 to the British Pound, and 18.77 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,187.23 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 102.31 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 86,842.00.
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Telkom FutureMakers Opens Applications
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Telkom FutureMakers has opened applications for its Township Innovation Incubator Programme, supporting young entrepreneurs in South Africa’s township and rural communities.
Selected entrepreneurs will receive mentorship, business development support and access to networks to help grow their businesses.
The programme is open to South Africans aged 18 to 35 with ICT enabled business ideas or early stage ventures, with applications closing on 18 October.
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