News Bulletin of 24 June 2026, 7am

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Fund aims to keep women in university
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A new education fund has been launched to help young women at risk of dropping out of higher education complete their studies.
The Charlotte Maxeke Educational Fund will provide support to students, with a focus on those pursuing science-related qualifications.
The fund was launched on 20 June during the 125th anniversary of Charlotte Maxeke's graduation with a Bachelor of Science degree.
Organisers say the initiative will combine private funding and institutional support to improve access to higher education.
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Winter activities begin for Cape Town Youth
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Cape Town's public libraries and recreation facilities will launch winter holiday programmes on Friday for children and young people.
The programmes include reading challenges, coding, cookie-making, sports and indoor games at facilities across the city.
The initiative gives young people safe places to spend the school break while developing new skills and participating in educational and recreational activities close to home.
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Eight South Africans make Forbes list
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Eight South Africans have been named in the Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 Class of 2026, making South Africa the most represented country on the list.
The list includes Proteas cricketer Marco Jansen, football star Relebohile Mofokeng and several young entrepreneurs, innovators and creatives.
Two South African-born creatives, Jonathan Peter and Werner Bronkhorst, were also recognised on Forbes global 30 Under 30 lists.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

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

Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 62,855.00.
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Kenya initiative supports displaced women
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Displaced women from across Africa are rebuilding their lives in Kenya through vocational training and entrepreneurship programmes run by the Nairobi Refugee Women Development Organization.
The initiative teaches skills including tailoring, tie-dyeing, digital literacy and community health to help women earn an income and gain independence.
Supported by the UN refugee agency, the programme currently assists 75-women from nine African countries, including Rwanda, Burundi and Ethiopia.
Trainee at the Nairobi Refugee Women Development Organisation, Lilian Jemwaka speaks on how the programme is helping displaced women gain skills:
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