News Bulletin of 2 September 2026, 11am

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Santa Shoebox Pledges Open Nationwide
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Pledges have opened for this year’s Santa Shoebox Project, with the children’s charity aiming to deliver shoeboxes to more than 80-thousand children across South Africa.
People can pledge a box for a specific child, with each shoebox containing toiletries, new clothing, school supplies, a toy and sweets.
Those who cannot pack a box can also make a monetary donation to support the project.
More information on how to pledge, what to include and drop-off points can be found on the Santa Shoebox Project website.
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YouMatterWalk Set for September 12
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The YouMatterWalk will take place on Saturday, 12 September, at The Big Red Barn in Olifantsfontein, south-east of Johannesburg.
The annual walk aims to raise awareness about suicide prevention and encourage people to speak openly about mental health.
Participants can choose between 2.5, 5 or 10-kilometre routes.
Registration is available through the YouMatterWalk website or by emailing youmatterwalk@gmail.com.
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Time Out Launches Durban City Guide
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Time Out South Africa has launched a new digital guide for Durban, covering food, culture, nightlife, events, neighbourhoods and local attractions.
The platform will also feature local writers, creatives and community voices, giving residents and visitors information on what to see and do in Durban and across KwaZulu-Natal.
Time Out Durban follows the launch of guides for Cape Town and Johannesburg last year.
Durban was recently ranked among the world’s best places to travel to in 2026 in a global Time Out survey.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.16 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,437.02 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 77,653.00.
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Mosimane Takes Charge of Bafana Bafana
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Newly appointed Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has accepted the responsibility of leading South Africa’s national team with pride, determination and humility.
Mosimane says returning to the role 14 years after his first stint is a special moment in his career.
Mosiane acknowledges that coaching Bafana is bigger than himself, given the team’s importance to the nation.
He hails South Africans unity behind the national team, with fans embracing the Bafana jersey:
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