News Bulletin of 23 July 2026, 6am

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Young Chefs Set for Culinary World Cup
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A 10-member junior squad has been selected to represent South Africa at the 2026 Culinary World Cup.
The young chefs were chosen through national trials and will begin training ahead of the international competition.
The squad includes chefs from hospitality groups, culinary schools and training institutions across the country.
They will compete in professional cooking categories against teams from around the world.
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UKZN Student Wins Sustainable Fashion Title
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A University of KwaZulu-Natal nursing student has won the national Sustainable Fashion Designer of the Year title.
Funeka Shabalala impressed judges at the Green Campus Initiative competition with clothing made from recycled shopping bags, paper and plastic.
The self-taught designer earned his place at the national finals after winning campus competitions and representing UKZN at the University of the Witwatersrand.
Shabalala says he hopes to build a career in sustainable fashion while qualifying as a registered nurse.
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Colleagues Raise Funds After Isaac’s Stroke
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Colleagues of Animal Health & Hydro therapy assistant Isaac Imed raised more than R59,000 after he suffered a stroke on 5 July.
The team launched a crowdfunding campaign to help cover Isaac's medical and living expenses while he recovers.
Nearly 100 supporters helped the fundraiser exceed its R50,000 target within four days.
Isaac, who has worked at the rehabilitation centre for 11 years, is showing early improvements in his speech as he continues his recovery.
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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 4,130.72 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back Error.
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Top Flight Football Kicks Off Soon
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Top-flight football returns next month with the start of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season.
Mpumalanga will have two teams in the league for the first time, with TS Galaxy joined by newcomers Kruger United.
Mpumalanga Premier, Mandla Ndlovu, says it will work with both clubs to improve facilities ahead of the new season:
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