News Bulletin of 24 March 2026, 9am

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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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Reach For A Dream launches new dream room at Steve Biko Hospital
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Reach For A Dream Foundation has launched a new Dream Room at Steve Biko Academic Hospital in partnership with global medical tech company-Medtronic, bringing the total number of Dream Rooms in South Africa to 58.
The Dream Room provides children awaiting treatment with games, books, toys, and virtual reality experiences, offering a space to relax and engage socially while preparing for medical care.
Psychology graduates trained in Early Childhood Development, facilitate structured activities that promote resilience, creativity, and developmental progress during hospital visits.
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Engen expands menstrual care campaign to 800 SA learners
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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 70,444.00.
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T20 World Cup final breaks streaming records with 72.5 million viewers
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The T20 Cricket World Cup final smashed streaming records, drawing 72.5 million viewers at the same time in India alone.
India, co‑hosts and pre-tournament favourites, beat New Zealand by 96 runs on 8 March to lift the T20 World Cup for a record third time.
ICC Chief Executive Officer Sanjog Gupta says the huge audience shows how deeply cricket is loved in India and how it brings fans together to celebrate the sport.
Split analysis
Local: 82 words (30%), National: 97 words (36%), International: 93 words (34%)