News Bulletin of 2 September 2026, 9am

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JMPD Officers March for Women’s Month
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Johannesburg Metro Police officers marched two kilometres from Witkoppen Park to the Indaba Hotel last week as part of a Women’s Month awareness walk.
The JMPD says the walk aimed to recognise women in law enforcement and challenge stereotypes about their roles and qualifications.
Officers marched along Winnie Mandela Drive, named after the late struggle icon who fought for women’s rights and freedom.
The walk also formed part of the JMPD’s 25th anniversary celebrations.
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Ladysmith Women Sew for Cleft Surgery
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A Ladysmith women’s sewing group has spent 14 years making theatre gowns, caps and care bags for children undergoing cleft surgery through Operation Smile South Africa.
The Helping Hands volunteers sew the items and donate them to help children feel more comfortable before and after surgery.
The group began working with Operation Smile after a visit 14 years ago and has continued ever since.
Their handmade items now form part of the care provided to children receiving free cleft lip and palate surgery.
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Mosimane Takes Charge of 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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Financial Indicators
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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 77,639.00.
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Rihanna Makes Spotify History
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Rihanna has made Spotify history, becoming the female artist with the most songs to surpass two billion streams.
Her 2010 hit Only Girl (In The World) has now joined seven of her other songs to reach the milestone.
Rihanna’s last album, ANTI, was released in 2016, while fans continue to wait for her next album, known as R9.
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