News Bulletin of 24 May 2026, 12pm

A 12-year-old rugby star from Amanzimtoti has earned the chance to tour Italy with his team later this year. Kadin Strydom, nicknamed “The Bulldozer will train with professional coaches and compete against local sides. The Grade Seven learner has already been named player of the match three times and is training with the Southern KZN squad. During the tour, Kadin will visit cities including Venice and Rome while gaining experience against international teams and learning different playing styles.

The Good Work Foundation says its digital learning campuses are expanding education, internet access, and economic opportunity in rural South Africa. The organisation is building a new campus in the Dixie, Manyeleti region, Mpumalanga and has set up a planning committee with traditional leaders, schools, and community groups ahead of construction. The project aims to improve access to digital learning in remote villages while also creating knock-on benefits for local transport operators, vendors, and small businesses.

A Johannesburg food business has experienced a surge in popularity after radio host and content creator Nick Hamman featured Aunty Pree’s Curry Spot in a viral video. Owner Aunty Pree says the exposure led to long queues outside the eatery and a sharp rise in demand for her traditional curry dishes. The sudden growth meant bringing in extra family members and staff to keep up, with the response described as overwhelming and life changing for the small business.