News Bulletin of 23 March 2026, 10am

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Wings for Life World Run set for May
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The Wings for Life World Run has opened registration for its 2026 Flagship and App Runs, raising funds for spinal cord injury research.
Participants worldwide will run or walk on 10 May.
The Wings for Life Foundation funds global research projects and clinical trials to find a cure for spinal cord injuries.
The event unites beginners, professionals and athletes across all abilities to move together for a common goal: advancing spinal cord injury research.
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Johannesburg launches Maharishi NextUp Institute to train youth in digital skills
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Johannesburg has opened the Maharishi NextUp Institute of Technology to train young people in digital skills like AI, robotics and cybersecurity.
The 10-storey campus, donated by local tech entrepreneurs David and Tracey Frankel, is part of a bigger effort to bring learning and jobs back to the city centre.
Corporate partners help shape the courses so students gain skills employers actually need.
The institute hopes to turn education into real job opportunities and show how tech training can change lives across South Africa.
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Forbes Woman Summit returned to Joburg to empower female leaders
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The Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit returned to Johannesburg on the 18th of March, bringing together over 1 000 leaders to empower, connect and elevate women across business, policy, investment and the creative industries.
Under the theme The Voice, Vision, and Victories of Her Africa, the event focuses on celebrating women who are breaking barriers, reshaping industries and driving meaningful economic change across the continent.
The summit also gives women a platform to share knowledge, drive innovation and strengthen their role in key sectors such as finance, healthcare and agriculture, to strengthen Africa’s growth.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.00 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 19.67 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 67,789.00.
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LIV Golf South Africa hailed a success despite weekend rain
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Organisers of the LIV Golf South Africa event have hailed the showpiece a remarkable success, despite heavy rain on Saturday night and wet weather on Sunday.
More than 100,000 fans attended the four-day tournament at Steyn City in Johannesburg, making it the most attended professional golf event in South African history.
The event put Johannesburg in the global spotlight, blending golf with entertainment.
An emotional Paul Casey who was part of winning team, The Crushers, thanked fans for an incredible tournament:
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