News Bulletin of 22 April 2026, 7am

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South Africans join global 1 Million Tables Earth Month campaign
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South Africans are joining the global “1 Million Tables” campaign during Earth Month by hosting and sharing plant-based meals.
The initiative has registered 136 tables across 74 towns and cities in South Africa, with 679 participants gathering in homes and restaurants.
Participants reduce environmental impact by choosing plant-based meals, cutting greenhouse gas emissions, water use and land pressure linked to food production.
Globally, the campaign spans 170 countries, with more than 2,300 tables and over 19,000 participants recorded so far.
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Ukrainian artists perform at Eldorado Park cultural exchange
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Ukrainian artists performed and shared personal stories with residents at a cultural exchange event hosted at the Eldorado Park Hub in Johannesburg.
Organisers brought a group of performers from Ukraine, who used theatre to present experiences of war and daily life.
Community members, including survivors of gender-based violence and recovering drug users, also shared their experiences during the event.
The initiative connected local residents with international artists and used storytelling and performance to link communities across South Africa and Ukraine.
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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 16.48 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,797.55 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 77,962.00.
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Michael biopic premiere
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Fans and members of the Jackson family gathered in Hollywood on Monday, 20 April 2026, for the Los Angeles premiere of the biopic Michael, which tells the story of Michael Jackson’s rise from child performer to global pop star.
The event brought together cast members, including Jaafar Jackson, who portrays Michael Jackson, alongside family members who attended the screening and met the film’s actors.
The film depicts his early career, family life, and rise as an international performer.
Michael premiered ahead of its release in US cinemas on 24April.
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Local: 80 words (36%), National: 70 words (31%), International: 73 words (33%)