News Bulletin of 25 March 2026, 7am

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Four Wynberg girls head to World Championships after National Kids’ Lit Quiz win
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Four girls from Wynberg Girls’ Junior School—Makaylah, Lucy, Kate, and Emily—won the national Kids’ Lit Quiz and have now been invited to compete in the World Championships in New Zealand.
They meet weekly in the school library to read, review, and test each other on books, building the skills that led to their success.
The team first won the Western Cape round before claiming the national title, and the school says their dedication and teamwork have made them an inspiration to everyone.
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Unilever SA helps youth gain skills and work experience
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Unilever South Africa is helping youth gain work experience and professional skills through programmes like the Youth Employment Service, Future Leaders Programme, and Level Up.
This year, 315 young people aged 18–35 gained 12 months of experience in manufacturing, digital, sales, marketing, and green economy roles with recruitment, mentoring, and training support.
Participants graduate with practical skills and professional credentials to boost employability.
Unilever calls on other businesses to join YES, creating jobs, developing talent, and promoting economic inclusion in South Africa.
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Cape Town comes alive with week-long Jazz Festival
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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 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 71,084.00.
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Japan funds Limpopo E-Waste Programme to create jobs
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Japan has provided over $1.5 million to fund the Limpopo E-Waste for Youth Employment Programme, creating jobs and promoting sustainable waste management.
Young people across the province are turning discarded electronics into income while gaining practical skills in the green economy.
Led by the International Labour Organisation, the one-year programme has already reached 22 municipalities, giving participants hands-on experience and career opportunities.
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