News Bulletin of 22 June 2026, 8am

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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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Redhill learners earn South Africa maths honours
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A group of Redhill learners will represent South Africa at the upcoming International Junior Maths Olympiad in Mongolia after they secured places on the national team.
The pupils earned selection through a rigorous process run by the South African Junior Olympiads body, completing multiple rounds of trials, assignments and intensive training.
They will now compete against some of the world's top young mathematics students on the international stage.
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Danielskuil Music Programme opensdDoors to Norway
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A music programme in Danielskuil is opening doors to international opportunities for young people, with top performers earning the chance to further their studies in Norway.
The Field Band Project is celebrating seven years of empowering youth through music education and personal development in the Northern Cape town.
The programme teaches learners to play instruments such as the piano, trumpet and drums while building teamwork, discipline and confidence.
A representative from the Field Band Foundation elaborates:
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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 64,187.00.
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Lekker in London celebrates South African heritage
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South Africans living in the UK will gather at Cheam Park in London on 29 August for the "Lekker in London" festival.
The event will celebrate South African culture through music, food and a live screening of the match between Springboks New Zealand.
Performances by Prime Circle, Goodluck, Majozi, Biggy and Kevin Fraser are also planned.
Organisers say the festival aims to reconnect South Africans abroad with their heritage while introducing others to the country's culture and community spirit.
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