News Bulletin of 25 August 2026, 12pm

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Buccleuch Market Supports Local Entrepreneurs
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The Buccleuch Residents and Ratepayers Association is inviting residents to support local entrepreneurs at the Buccleuch Market Day this Saturday.
The event will take place at John Park in Buccleuch from 10am to 3pm.
Residents can shop from local businesses and connect with others in the community.
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Cotlands Marks 90 Years of Play-Based Learning
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Cotlands, a non-profit organisation focused on early childhood development, is marking 90 years of helping young children learn through play across South Africa.
The organisation uses singing, storytelling, games and play to help children build communication, social and learning skills.
Cotlands says children who once struggled to communicate are now joining activities, learning new skills and preparing for school.
Its work includes early childhood development programmes and toy libraries that give children access to learning through play.
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SANParks Announces Free Access Week in Four Parks
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SANParks has announced free access week at four national parks from 7 to 11 September.
South African citizens can enter the Kruger, Golden Gate Highlands, Mapungubwe and Marakele national parks without paying an entry fee, by presenting a valid ID.
Children under 18 do not need to show identification.
The free access does not include accommodation, game drives or other activities, which will still carry normal fees.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.02 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,639.87 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 79,829.00.
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African Women’s Volleyball Championship Underway in Nairobi
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The African Women’s Nations Volleyball Championship is underway in Nairobi, with hosts Kenya among the teams chasing the title.
The tournament also offers a place at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, with the winners earning automatic qualification.
Head Coach of the Kenya Malkia Strikers, Geoffrey Omandi:
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