News Bulletin of 25 March 2026, 6am

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SA to be represented at FIRST Tech Challenge World Championships
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South Africa will be well represented at the FIRST Tech Challenge World Championships when 13 high school students from Cape Town take on teams from around the globe in Houston at the end of April.
The students earned their spot for the second year running after placing third in the Robot Games and winning the Inspire Award at the South African National Championships in Cape Town.
They design, build, and program their own robots, while also running outreach programmes that mentor learners and train 48 coaches to start new robotics teams.
On the world stage, they will showcase South Africa’s talent in engineering and technology and work to expand access to STEM skills for young people back home.
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Dainfern Residents raise over R15,000 at Cancer Fun Run and Sprayathon
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Residents of Dainfern Golf Estate in Johannesburg came together for their first Cancer Association of South Africa fun run and sprayathon, raising over 15 thousand rand for a meaningful cause.
Families, runners and golfers took part in a five-kilometre run and walk, followed by a vibrant sprayathon where participants coloured their hair in support of cancer awareness.
The event brought the community closer while promoting wellness, unity and hope.
Funds raised will go directly toward cancer services, including education, screening and patient support programmes.
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Cape Town comes alive with week-long jazz celebration
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The City of Cape Town is set to come alive with the sounds of jazz as a week-long programme of music, culture and creativity unfolds this week.
Anchored by the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, this week features a dynamic mix of jazz-centric events, including the annual free public concert.
Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says the free concert will feature artists including Zolani Mahola, Cameron Ward, and Justin-Lee:
*sound*
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.97 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,352.11 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 70,703.00.
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Banyana Banyana head to Japan for June friendlies
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Banyana Banyana are gearing up for an exciting challenge as they head to Japan this June for two international friendly matches.
The South African side will face Nadeshiko on the 6th and 9th, in what promises to be a true test of skill and determination.
Head coach Desiree Ellis sees these matches as more than just friendlies—saying they are a crucial step in preparing the team for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations later this year.
Japan were FIFA Women’s World Cup champions in 2011 and won the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
Banyana Banyana are also scheduled to play two additional international friendlies in April.
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Local: 83 words (30%), National: 74 words (27%), International: 117 words (43%)