News Bulletin of 24 May 2026, 1pm

Soweto Market Day Celebrates Local Business and Community
Soweto Open Market Day will take place on 6 June at the Phiri Grounds, Soweto, bringing together shopping, entertainment, and community engagement.The event showcases local entrepreneurs, creatives, and small businesses, offering a platform to sell products ranging from food and fashion to skincare, handmade goods, and wellness items.Organiser Thato Ntisa says the goal is to promote economic empowerment, networking, and stronger community support.

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Young Rugby Talent Heads to Italy
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.

South Africa
Digital Campuses Bring Opportunity to Rural Communities
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.

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Grocery Store Concerts Draw Global Audience
A family-owned Latino grocery store in Delaware, United states is turning shopping aisles into a music stage.The monthly “Mercadito sessions” at Fiesta Fresh Market feature live performances from emerging artists, including bilingual alternative pop band Luna Luna, surrounded by stacks of fruit and everyday shoppers. Although far from major music industry centres, the small store in New Castle has built an international following in just two years, with bands travelling long distances to perform and tens of thousands of fans watching online.
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