News Bulletin of 23 September 2026, 10am

Two young innovators from Limpopo have secured one million rand to expand an education app they developed.
The app, called NOVAR, gives learners free access to virtual classes, recorded lessons, discussion groups and bursary information.
The pair taught themselves to code using online tutorials and a second-hand computer before developing the app.
They say the funding will help them reach more learners, regardless of where they live or their family income.

Bryanston community members have cleaned up part of the Braamfontein Spruit as part of World Cleanup Day last Saturday.
Residents, pupils and volunteers collected waste along the river, working with local community and environmental organisations.
Some of the waste collected will be recycled, while other materials will be upcycled into new products.

Nineteen-year-old South African athlete Chanté Mulder has won bronze at the World Powerlifting Championships in Sun City.
Mulder placed third in the junior 69-kilogram category after lifting a combined 357-point-five kilograms across the squat, bench press and deadlift.
She lifted 140 kilograms in the squat, 87-point-five in the bench press and 130 in the deadlift.
Mulder also competes in track and field, where she has won Eastern Province U23 titles in shot put and javelin.