News Bulletin of 22 May 2026, 2pm

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Aunty Pree’s Curry Spot Sees Surge After Viral Food Feature
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A Johannesburg food business has seen a major boost after radio host and content creator Nick Hamman featured Aunty Pree’s Curry Spot in a viral video.
Owner Aunty Pree says the exposure led to a sudden rise in customers, with long queues forming outside the restaurant and increased demand for her traditional curry dishes.
She says the business had to bring in extra family members and staff to cope with the growth, describing the response as overwhelming and life changing for the small eatery.
The feature highlighted local cuisine including bunny chow and other traditional dishes, helping to attract attention from across Johannesburg and beyond.
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SA and Botswana Strengthen Trade and Energy Cooperation
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South Africa and Botswana have agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, energy and regional development following talks between Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Duma Boko in Gaborone.
The leaders wrapped up the sixth South Africa Botswana Bi National Commission during Ramaphosa’s two day state visit to Botswana.
The two countries signed agreements covering energy, water management and aviation services, while also committing to improve border operations and grow trade between the neighbouring economies.
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Soweto Learners Gain Access to Coding and Robotics Training
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Learners at Siyabonga Secondary School in Soweto now have access to a new robotics laboratory offering training in coding, robotics and artificial intelligence.
The lab, launched on 21 May, forms part of the Khulani Schools Programme and gives learners hands on experience with technologies such as sensors, microcontrollers and smart devices.
Educators say the programme is already sparking excitement and encouraging learners to think critically, solve problems and collaborate on practical projects.
The initiative, supported by the Trevor Noah Foundation, aims to build digital skills and prepare learners for future careers in technology.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.46 to the US Dollar, 22.11 to the British Pound, and 19.12 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,524.16 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 102.58 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 77,225.00.
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Window Washer Boosts Small Businesses Through Viral Storytelling in Kansas City
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A window washer in Kansas City is helping local restaurants grow their customer base by turning routine cleanings into viral social media storytelling.
Davis Roethler, co-owner of Window Wolf, offers free window cleaning to selected small and struggling businesses while documenting their stories through his growing online platform.
Using his background in content creation, he highlights the people behind each restaurant, helping many of them attract new customers and, in some cases, significantly improve their business.
The project has already gained thousands of followers, with several featured eateries reporting increased demand after being showcased online.
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Local: 198 words (73%), National: 73 words (27%), International: 0 words (0%)