News Bulletin of 24 March 2026, 6am

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LIV Golf coming back to SA in 2027
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Steyn City will host LIV Golf South Africa again in 2027, with the tournament returning to The Club at Steyn City.
The announcement follows a strong turnout this past weekend, where more than 100,000 spectators attended over 4-days — the highest ever recorded for a professional golf event in the country.
Next year’s tournament will take place from the 22nd to the 25th of April.
LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil says the response from fans shows growing interest in the sport and supports plans to expand the tournament’s footprint in South Africa:
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2026 Rand Show returns to Johannesburg Expo Centre in April
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The 2026 Rand Show returns to the Johannesburg Expo Centre in NASREC from 2 to 6 April.
The multi-day exhibition will host brands, products and experiences for visitors, and this year it marks 131 years of connecting people.
Exhibitors will showcase innovations while attendees explore the event, connecting with entertainment, shopping and industry highlights across the venue.
Johannesburg Expo Centre CEO, Adele Hartdegen:
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Engen Expands Menstrual Care Campaign to Reach 800 Learners in SA
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Engen has expanded its national Menstrual Care Campaign, reaching 800 learners across South Africa with reusable sanitary pad packs and menstrual health education in partnership with Palesa Pads.
The company visited 8-schools in South Durban, Plettenberg Bay, Gqeberha, Kroonstad and Limpopo, distributing 100 care packs per school containing reusable pads, cleaning kits and educational materials.
The pads, which can last up to 5-years, help learners manage their periods while reducing long-term costs.
Engen CSI Manager Olwethu Mdabula says their goal is to address period poverty, promote school participation, and empower young women with knowledge about menstrual health and self-care.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.77 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,363.71 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 70,464.00.
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BTS reunite for first Seoul concert in four years after military service
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BTS reunited on stage for a comeback concert in Seoul on 22 March 2026, performing together for the first time in nearly four years after completing military service.
The group drew more than 100,000 fans to the concert, with audiences travelling from across South Korea and overseas, while millions watched via a global livestream.
Authorities deployed about 15,000 security personnel to manage the event, closing nearby roads and venues to accommodate the crowds.
The band released its album “ARIRANG” a day earlier, selling nearly four million copies on its first day, and will begin a world tour on 9 April.
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