News Bulletin of 21 January 2026, 11am

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Mogale City's Disability Forum praises empowering awards ceremony
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The Mogale City Municipality Disability Forum says it is proud of the recently held Disability Excellence Awards, which recognized and empowered persons with disabilities.
The awards honour people with disabilities for their achievements, participation, and contributions in their communities.
Partnerships with groups like the Zondo Foundation will also run monthly awareness activities, giving the disability community more opportunities to learn, connect, and participate fully in society.
The forum's Chairperson , Jan Lethoko, says the awards are helping to strengthen unity, support inclusion, and show that every person’s talents and contributions matter.
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Local caterers get empowered by Unilever Food Solutions
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Caterers are gaining skills, tools and support to grow their businesses through township catering masterclasses hosted by Unilever Food Solutions in Daveyton in Ekurhuleni and Sebokeng in the Vaal.
The sessions trained 100 local caterers in kitchen operations, hygiene, recipe development, menu design, cost control, customer service and social media marketing.
Unilever Food Solutions' Yonela Motloung says the masterclasses are helping township entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses, improve their skills, and contribute to local economic growth.
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IXI CEO unveils smart glasses solution for age-related vision changes
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IXI CEO Nico Eiden says their new smart glasses will help people with age-related farsightedness see clearly without switching between multiple pairs of glasses.
The Finnish eyewear company’s glasses use eye-tracking sensors and liquid crystal lenses to automatically adjust prescriptions, letting wearers read, work, or move around with one pair of glasses.
By combining smart technology with user convenience, IXI aims to make daily life easier for those who need vision correction:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.41 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,696.73 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 89,497.00.
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Peppa Pig Releasing New Cover of 'Stronger(What Doesn’t Kill You),'
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Peppa Pig has released a cheerful cover of Kelly Clarkson’s song “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You),” complete with a sing‑along video.
The video encourages preschoolers to dance, sing, and feel confident, bringing joy and positivity to young audiences around the world.
People Magazine reports that parents and educators are praising the release, saying it inspires children to embrace challenges and celebrate their strengths — all while having fun.
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