News Bulletin of 20 August 2026, 7am

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Lonehill Families Join Weekly Duck Hunt Fun
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Buttercup Preschool has launched a weekly duck hunt for families in Lonehill, Johannesburg.
Every Sunday until the end of August, a yellow rubber duck will be hidden at a different public location, starting at Lonehill Park.
Families can follow weekly clues to find the duck and return it to the preschool for a prize.
The activity encourages children and parents to explore their neighbourhood and spend time outdoors together.
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Astro Kids Supports Pimville Children with Essentials
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Astro Kids and Adult Organisation has provided meals, snacks and pre-loved clothing to children at Paul Mosaka Primary School in Pimville, Soweto.
The outreach was supported by community donors who supplied the food and clothing.
The organisation says the programme responds to increased food needs among children during the school holidays.
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30 Businesses Offer Young People Work Experience
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Thirty businesses in uMngeni, KwaZulu-Natal, are giving unemployed young people workplace experience and mentorship through Love uMngeni Skills Development.
Participants have completed 2,820 hours of workplace training, while several have moved into permanent jobs.
One participant, Gift Makhathini, secured a job at ANEW Hotel Hilton after completing his placement.
The programme is helping young people gain practical experience and move from training into employment.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.09 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,355.78 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 69,309.00.
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Gaborone International Music and Culture Week
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The 12th Gaborone International Music and Culture Week is bringing music, jazz and other cultural events to Botswana’s capital from late August into September.
The festival will feature local, regional and international performers, with American R&B star Karyn White headlining the GIMC Jazz on 5 September.
The programme also includes cultural showcases and other events aimed at attracting audiences and supporting Botswana’s creative industry.
Founder Thapelo Pabalinga joins us to unpack this year’s festival offering.
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