News Bulletin of 21 September 2026, 6pm

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St Stithians Community Raises More Than R5 Million
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St Stithians College has raised nearly R5.1 million through its annual Giving Day, surpassing its R5 million target.
The 48 hour campaign saw contributions doubled by matching donors, with funds supporting the college’s endowment fund and the Thandulwazi Maths and Science Academy.
The academy provides extra tuition, scholarships and teacher development for learners and educators from historically disadvantaged communities.
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Support Helps Delfi Family Rebuild After Fire
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The Teranes family has thanked people for the overwhelming support they have received since a fire destroyed their home and Delfi Greek Taverna earlier this month.
More than R79,000 has been raised through a crowdfunding campaign, while the family has also received practical help and temporary accommodation.
The family has also praised chef Ayakha Godlwana, who risked his life to rescue Doddy Teranes from the burning building.
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Fochville Learners Gain Agricultural Skills Through School Garden
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The Mogale City Business Committee donated vegetable seeds and gardening tools to Thuto Kitso Engineering School SOS: Mining and Agriculture in Fochville.
The donation forms part of the One School One Garden Initiative, which helps schools establish productive vegetable gardens while giving learners practical experience in agriculture and entrepreneurship.
The project also supports food production, environmental awareness and skills development.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.23 to the US Dollar, 21.71 to the British Pound, and 18.62 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,334.77 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 103.87 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 86,228.00.
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Poetry Africa Celebrates 30th Edition In Durban
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Poetry Africa will celebrate its 30th edition in Durban from 5 to 10 October, bringing together local and international poets for performances, workshops and discussions.
Award-winning South African poet and theatre practitioner Koleka Putuma has been named the festival’s 2026 Featured Poet.
She will deliver a keynote address, lead workshops and discussions, and present her theatre adaptation of Water in South Africa for the first time.
The festival will also feature the fifth World Poetry Slam Championship, with poets from around the world taking part.
Putuma says she is honoured to have been asked to be part of the international festival
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