News Bulletin of 23 October 2026, 1pm

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Mzansi Youth Choir Shares The Stage With International Country Star
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The Mzansi Youth Choir from Soweto performed alongside American country singer Kip Moore at SuperSport Park in Centurion , delivering a special musical collaboration.
The choir joined Moore for a rendition of Faith In The Wind, from his latest album released in May, as he began the South African leg of his Reason To Believe tour.
The performance received an enthusiastic response from the audience, celebrating the coming together of South African talent and an international music star.
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Mahikeng Learner Earns International Recognition For AI Cancer Research
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Brandon Mashandudze, a Grade 9 learner from Curro Mahikeng in the North West, has earned international recognition for his research into using artificial intelligence to help detect lung cancer earlier.
The 14-year-old was named an American Lung Cancer Scholar through an international competition organised by the American Lung Association.
His research explores how AI could help doctors assess cancer risks and identify potential warning signs earlier.
Brandon plans to continue developing his research and hopes to inspire more young people to explore science and technology.
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UKZN Engineering Lab Nearly Doubles Student Capacity
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The University of KwaZulu Natal has nearly doubled its engineering laboratory capacity, following a two-point-two-million-rand investment by Aberdare Cables.
The upgraded facility now accommodates 163 students, up from 80, with modern computer workstations, improved technology and better teaching facilities.
Higher Education Deputy Minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube says the partnership should also create more opportunities for internships, workplace training and graduate employment.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.56 to the US Dollar, 22.17 to the British Pound, and 18.54 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,017.68 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 113.17 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 81,661.00.
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Indonesia Moves To Protect Millions Of Acres Of Forest
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Indonesia is moving to protect around four-point-four million acres of forest previously earmarked for rice plantations, after achieving its rice self-sufficiency target three years ahead of schedule.
The decision could spare vast areas of rainforest, wetlands and carbon-rich peatlands from agricultural development.
Authorities say future farming expansion will focus on already degraded land, offering an alternative to clearing more natural habitats.
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