News Bulletin of 21 July 2026, 6am

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Gau Express Links Homes to Stations
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Gautrain CEO Tshepo Kgobe says the launch of Gau Express will address gaps in the transport system by improving connections between commuters’ homes and train stations.
The new e-hailing platform is designed to link road and rail services through digital technology, offering commuters another travel option.
Kgobe says the initiative is focused on improving the transport network rather than competing with existing ride-hailing services:
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Jason Crowned Tshwane West Science Champion
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Eleven-year-old Jason Porter has been crowned the Tshwane West district champion in the Gauteng Department of Education’s Natural Sciences and Technology Olympiad.
The Pretoria West learner will now compete against Gauteng’s top young science learners at the provincial competition.
The Olympiad tests learners’ science and technology skills while identifying talent and encouraging careers in STEM fields.
Jason’s achievement highlights the growing interest and success of young learners in science education.
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FoodForward SA Packs Food, Helps Communities
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FoodForward SA held its annual food-packing event, with Coronation employees volunteering to help strengthen food security in South Africa.
The organisation redistributes surplus food through more than 2,500 beneficiary organisations, reaching nearly one million vulnerable people every day.
Last year's campaign packed 200 tonnes of food, providing more than 880,000 meals to communities across the country.
Coronation has supported FoodForward SA since 2021 as part of its broader community investment programme.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.52 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,025.13 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 65,459.00.
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Daydream Vinyl Celebrates Mariah Carey Milestone
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Mariah Carey has released a special vinyl edition of her 1995 album Daydream to mark its 30th anniversary.
The release includes unreleased writing sessions, remixes and live performances.
Daydream sold more than 10 million copies in the United States and remains one of Carey's best-known albums.
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