News Bulletin of 24 February 2026, 10am

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Golf programme empowers Gauteng learners
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LIV Golf and the Southern Guards Golf Club have launched a year-long programme in Gauteng to provide professional golf coaching and life-skills training to 40 learners from Diepsloot.
The initiative delivers structured coaching focused on long-term player development.
Learners are selected through the Steyn City Foundation to align the programme with school and family support systems.
LIV Golf says the project forms part of its investment in youth development in communities that host its events.
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EC golf project empowers young players
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Nelson Mandela University and the Govan Mbeki Mathematics Development Centre are helping under-resourced schools in Nelson Mandela Bay improve Mathematics and Physical Science education.
The programme provides learners with digital learning resources, mentorship, and step-by-step support in STEM subjects.
In 2025, learners supported through the initiative achieved an 80% pass rate in both Mathematics and Physical Science, above the national average.
The programme continues to expand mentorship and educator training, creating stronger pathways into STEM careers and professional opportunities for young South Africans.
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National Soccer Identity Workshop
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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has expressed the importance of the National Soccer Identity Workshop for coaches and technical staff in strengthening ties across all teams.
The workshop aims to develop national squads and ensure proper planning and training before tournaments.
Broos also stresses that unity is key to building stronger national teams and restoring South Africa’s soccer success:
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.01 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 5,160.60 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 63,376.00.
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One Battle After Another dominates BAFTA Film Awards
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One Battle After Another dominated the 79th BAFTA Film Awards in London, winning 6 awards, including best film, supporting actor for Sean Penn, and director for Paul Thomas Anderson.
Sinners walked away with three awards: best original screenplay, best original score and best supporting actress for Wunmi Mosaku.
The leading actor award went to Robert Aramayo for I Swear, while Jessie Buckley won leading actress for Hamnet, which was also named outstanding British film.
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