News Bulletin of 23 October 2026, 9am

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Alexandra Automotive Hub Launches in Marlboro
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The Alexandra Township Automotive Hub has been launched in Marlboro, north of Johannesburg, to support local automotive businesses, develop technical skills and expand economic opportunities in township communities.
The facility was officially launched on Thursday by the City of Johannesburg, in partnership with the Automotive Industry Development Centre.
The hub is designed to help small businesses in the automotive sector grow through access to specialised facilities and skills development opportunities.
AIDC CEO, Andile Africa says the facility aims to help informal automotive business, formalise operations, access larger markets and become more competitive:
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Mpumalanga Learners Win R50,000 Nationally
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Three learners from a High School in Mpumalanga have secured 50-thousand-rand after winning the 2026 Junior Achievement South Africa National Company of the Year Competition.
They developed an artificial intelligence-powered walking cane designed to help blind and visually impaired people navigate more safely.
Their student business, WalkWise, beat 80 competitors to claim first place in the national competition.
The learners will use the prize money to further develop their invention and will represent South Africa at the Junior Achievement Africa Company of the Year Competition in Cape Town in December.
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Directors Guild of SA planed for May 2027
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Filmmakers in South African will have new opportunities to connect with producers, funders and international distributors at a film directors’ summit planned for May next year.
The Directors Guild of South Africa will host the 2-day summit, which will include pitching sessions, mentorship and portfolio reviews for emerging directors.
The event aims to help filmmakers secure funding, develop industry partnerships and get theopportunity to present their projects in front of decision-makers.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.36 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,092.73 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 81,808.00.
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25 Cyclists Named for African Championships
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Cycling South Africa has named 25 riders to represent the country at the African Road Cycling Championships in Kisumu, Kenya.
South Africa heads into the competition following a strong performance at last year’s championships, where the team secured four gold medals and topped the medal standings.
Among the previous winners were Joshua Dike and Brandon Downes in the individual time trials, while Lucy Young won the elite women’s time trial and Hayley Preen claimed the elite women’s road race.
The 2026 squad includes elite, under-23 and junior riders, who will compete for continental titles.
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