News Bulletin of 23 March 2026, 11am

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Michael Mount Waldorf School collects over 230 bags of clothes for charity
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Learners and teachers at Michael Mount Waldorf School in Bryanston have collected more than 230 bags of clothing for Clothes to Good.
Grade 10 learners led the drive on Friday, organizing, sorting and arranging the donations.
The school partnered with Clothes to Good to ensure donations supported income-generating programmes for persons with disabilities.
A school representative says the project showed learners how collaboration can create a real impact in the community.
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13 Cape Town students to compete in FIRST Tech Challenge World Championships
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13 high school students from Cape Town are headed to Houston at the end of April to compete in the FIRST Tech Challenge World Championships.
This marks the second consecutive year they have qualified, after finishing third in the Robot Games and winning the Inspire Award at the South African Nationals in Cape Town.
The team builds and programs their own robots and also trains 48 coaches to start new robotics teams.
They will showcase South Africa on the global stage while promoting greater access to engineering and technology skills.
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Nathan Michell to cycle 3,500 km for underprivileged learners
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Nathan Michell will cycle 3,500 km from Hope Valley Farm School in KwaZulu-Natal to the Cape of Good Hope and back to raise funds for underprivileged learners through his Cycle for Hope fundraiser.
He is raising funds and awareness for the school, which provides children from farmworker families and informal settlements with access to education.
Nathan balances his training with part-time online studies and coaching, carrying all his gear during the journey from 6 to 22 July.
Donations go directly to Hope Valley Farm School, helping learners access opportunities that can change their futures.
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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 0.00 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 67,822.00.
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LIV Golf South Africa deemed 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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