News Bulletin of 22 June 2026, 11am

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RAF Programme builds safer young drivers' futures
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The Road Accident Fund is helping young South Africans gain driving skills and improve road safety through its Youth Driver Development Programme.
During Youth Month, the fund says 760 matriculants have already enrolled in the initiative.
Participants receive professional driving and road safety training aimed at reducing crashes and improving job prospects.
More young people are expected to join the programme in the coming months.
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New tool helps adults support teenagers
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South African parents and teachers now have a new tool to help teenagers navigate the challenges of growing up.
Hold My Hand has launched a free guide offering practical advice on mental health, identity, peer pressure and social media.
The resource also provides conversation tools to help adults better support young people.
The initiative aims to build resilience, strengthen a sense of belonging and encourage positive life choices among teenagers.
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Eastern Cape youth gain digital skills
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The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has introduced young people in a small rural town in the Eastern Cape to digital skills, technology and innovation opportunities.
The initiative aims to equip youth with the knowledge needed to participate in South Africa's growing digital economy.
The department says the programme also exposes young people to opportunities linked to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Communications and Digital Technologies Department DG, Nokqubela Jordan-Dyani:
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.39 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,161.51 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,249.00.
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Stellenbosch artist earns spot in London exhibition
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Stellenbosch artist Ros Koch will showcase her work at the National Portrait Gallery in London after her portrait, The Age of Adolescence, was selected for the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award exhibition.
Her work was chosen in the final round of judging, placing her among 52 artists from around the world whose portraits will be exhibited from 25 June to 7 October 2026.
The portrait explores adolescent health and wellbeing and draws on her advocacy work supporting young people.
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