News Bulletin of 24 March 2026, 2pm

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UJ law graduate celebrates major achievement at just 19
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Onika Mokoena has graduated with a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Johannesburg at the age of 19, after beginning her university journey when she was just 15.
Originally from Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga, she says her passion for law comes from a desire to protect vulnerable people and make a positive difference in society.
During her studies, she gained practical experience through Moot Court and the UJ Law Clinic, and also served as a peer mentor and student leader supporting fellow students.
Mokoena says the achievement represents resilience, hard work and determination, and she now plans to gain practical legal experience while continuing her studies in future.
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Northwood School donates mattresses to support ECD naptime
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Northwood School in Durban has donated mattresses to help improve nap time comfort for young children at Early Childhood Development centres supported by the Domino Foundation.
The donation follows upgrades at the school’s boarding facilities, with the mattresses redirected to community centres in need and refurbished before distribution.
The Domino Foundation says the mattresses will support better rest for toddlers, which is important for focus, behaviour and early development.
The organisation works with several ECD centres in and around Durban that still require basic resources for daily care.
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DeChambeau inspires young golfers at LIV South Africa
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Bryson DeChambeau has reinforced his commitment to inspiring the next generation after an emotional victory at the inaugural LIV Golf South Africa event.
The two time major winner claimed the title in a playoff at Steyn City, delivering a strong performance in front of large local crowds. He also spent time engaging with fans throughout the week, especially younger supporters.
Speaking after the tournament at Steyn City in Johannesburg, DeChambeau reflected on his experience as an 11 year old and how it shaped his journey, saying it drives his efforts to connect with young fans and grow the game.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.97 to the US Dollar, 22.72 to the British Pound, and 19.65 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,404.48 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 99.94 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 70,995.00.
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Library launches Memory Lab to preserve family memories for future generations
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A public library system in Nashville in the United States has launched a Memory Lab to help people preserve old family memories stored on ageing media formats.
The facility allows residents to convert VHS tapes, photographs, negatives and audio recordings into digital formats, helping protect personal histories that are at risk of being lost as older technology becomes harder to access.
The lab is equipped with digitising tools including VHS converters and high quality scanners, and users can book free sessions to carry out the process themselves at no cost.
Library officials say the aim is to make preservation simple and accessible, while helping families safeguard memories for future generations.
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