News Bulletin of 22 April 2026, 9am

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Roodepoort Grade 5 learner tops 2026 World Maths Day global rankings
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Grade Five learner Kairav Chetty from Pinnacle College Ridge in Roodepoort has ranked first in the world in the 2026 World Maths Day competition, an online global contest hosted on the Mathletics platform.
He competed against more than 30,000 learners, solving 1,245 questions in 20 minutes to secure the top position globally, in South Africa, and at his school.
Chetty also set a Mathletics world record by solving 143 questions in one minute, beating the previous record of 141.
He has now ranked first in South Africa for three consecutive years, placing him among the top young maths performers internationally.
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Joburg projects win engineering awards
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The City of Johannesburg says the engineering awards for its three infrastructure projects reflect ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure and service delivery in the city.
The Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa recognised the projects for engineering work completed in Johannesburg.
The Johannesburg Development Agency delivered the awarded projects, which include the Eastern Stormwater Channel upgrade in Orange Grove, the Vlakfontein Transport Facility, and the Naledi Clinic.
The projects focus on stormwater management, transport infrastructure and healthcare services in local communities.
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Soweto Derby
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Orlando Pirates are aiming to complete a league double over archrivals Kaizer Chiefs this season after a 3–0 win in their previous meeting in February.
The two Soweto giants will meet again on Sunday in their next league clash.
Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi says they will approach the match against Chiefs like any other:
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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 77,990.00.
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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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