News Bulletin of 21 July 2026, 9am

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Gau Express Improves Gautrain Commuter Connections
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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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Young People Gain Access To Sports
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Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund Youth Leadership manager Samke Mnguni says many young people lack exposure to sporting codes such as basketball and netball.
Her comments come after a youth sports day in Soweto introduced learners to different sporting activities, including basketball and soccer.
The event aimed to expand access to sport, promote physical activity and support youth wellness.
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Amazon Restores Klip River Creates Jobs
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Amazon is investing R24 million to restore parts of the Klip River corridor in Soweto while creating jobs and supporting local communities.
The project will rehabilitate 130 hectares of river landscape, plant 20 000 trees and train more than 1 000 women in businesses linked to environmental restoration.
It will also use technology to help improve climate planning and strengthen the city’s response to flooding and extreme heat.
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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 65,879.00.
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Morocco Expands Hotels Ahead Of World Cup
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Morocco plans to boost its hotel capacity for the next World Cup by one-fifth following its good showing in this year’s tournament in Northern America.
The Northern African country reached the quarterfinals after advancing to the semifinals in Qatar in 2022.
Morocco will host the 2030 tournament together with its neighbours across the Mediterranean, Spain and Portugal, while three matches will also be played in South America.
Morocco’s Tourism Ministry says they want to add 60-thousand beds within the next four years.
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