News Bulletin of 21 April 2026, 12pm

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Soweto Pro-Am honours golfers and community
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Golfers, organisers and community members gathered at Soweto Golf Club for the Pro-Am awards, recognising players for performance, sportsmanship and development.
Now in its 8th edition and sanctioned by the Professional Golfers’ Association of South Africa, the tournament featured amateur and professional players competing across multiple categories.
Mpho Magabe won the tournament and said discipline and focus helped him secure victory after growing up playing golf in Soweto.
Organisers says the event supports the development of emerging golfers and provides exposure for new talent, with sponsors and partners supporting its growth.
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World Creativity and Innovation Day
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Today is World Creativity and Innovation Day, observed to raise awareness of the role of creativity and innovation in problem solving and human development.
To mark the day, the 67 Blankets for Mandela Day initiative held a public exhibition at Steyn City on Saturday, where community knitting groups showcased handmade blankets for people in need.
Volunteers also took part by knitting and crocheting blankets for vulnerable communities during the event.
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New visitor facilities opened at the Lighthouse precinct in WC
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Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has opened new visitor facilities at the Lighthouse precinct in Agulhas National Park in the Western Cape.
The upgrade, funded by the Department of Tourism and SANParks, is aimed at improving the visitor experience and strengthening the site as a tourism destination.
Officials say the development is part of a national Tourism Growth Partnership Plan to expand and improve tourism offerings across South Africa:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.35 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,791.97 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 76,330.00.
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Junior Boks name squad for SANZAAR U20s
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The Junior Springboks are gearing up for the SANZAAR Under-20 Rugby Championship in Gqeberha after naming a 31-man squad.
Coach Kevin Foote has reduced a larger training group following a preparation camp focused on fitness and intensity.
Captain Riley Norton leads a squad that includes several players from last year’s World Rugby U20 Championship-winning team.
The Junior Boks will open their campaign against Argentina on 27 April as they build toward the Junior World Championship.
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