News Bulletin of 23 September 2026, 5pm

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Absa L’Atelier Art Celebrates 40 Years
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Absa L’Atelier Art has celebrated 40 years of supporting emerging artists across Africa.
The Pan African competition gives artists opportunities through mentorships, masterclasses, awards, residencies and solo exhibitions.
The 40 year milestone was celebrated at an event in Parktown showcasing African art inspired by heritage, traditions and indigenous creativity.
The Absa L’Atelier Art and Lifestyle Fair will return to Waterfall City Park in Midrand on October 10, with art, crafts, food and live music.
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Shandor Larenty Shortlisted For Global Creator Award
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Absa L’Atelier Art has celebrated 40 years of supporting emerging artists across Africa.
The Pan African competition gives artists opportunities through mentorships, masterclasses, awards, residencies and solo exhibitions.
The 40 year milestone was celebrated at an event in Parktown showcasing African art inspired by heritage, traditions and indigenous creativity.
The Absa L’Atelier Art and Lifestyle Fair will return to Waterfall City Park in Midrand on October 10, with art, crafts, food and live music.
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Jesse Clegg Supports Hospice East Rand
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Singer and songwriter Jesse Clegg joined Hospice East Rand’s candle celebration at St Dunstan’s College, using his platform to support the organisation and its work in the community.
Clegg performed for residents and joined local musicians, including the Benoni High Pipe Band and a St Dunstan’s marimba band, for an afternoon of music and celebration.
The event brought locals together to celebrate life while learning more about the support Hospice provides to patients and families.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.40 to the US Dollar, 21.74 to the British Pound, and 18.69 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,279.80 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 99.25 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 84,008.00.
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Young Engineers Put Mars Rover Prototypes To The Test
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Young engineers and learners from across Africa have put their Mars rover prototypes through their paces at the South African National Space Agency, known as SANSA, in Hartebeeshoek.
The Cars4Mars African Rover Challenge brought 18 finalist teams from South Africa, Kenya and Zimbabwe together to test their designs on simulated Martian terrain.
The five month competition challenged participants to design, build and test rovers using robotics and artificial intelligence.
SANSA CEO Humbulani Mudau says laying the foundation for future space scientists and engineers is key to growing Africa’s role in the space sector
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