News Bulletin of 26 April 2026, 7am

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Lay's Kicks Off World Cup Flavours
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Lay's has launched limited-edition FIFA World Cup 2026-inspired flavours in Sandton, celebrating the host nations—the United States, Mexico, and Canada.Unveiled at the Adidas Store last week, the new range includes Nashville Hot Chicken, Mango Chilli Salsa, and Grilled Buttered Lobster,each reflecting a country's unique taste.The event featured football stars like Lucas Radebe, Teko Modise, Josta Dladla, and Sibusiso Vilakazi, along with digital creators, bringing together sport, culture, and flavour in one immersive experience.
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Top Schools Advance in STEM Challenge
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Samsung and the Department of Basic Education have announced the Top 20 schools in the 2026 *Solve for Tomorrow* competition, held at the Knightsbridge Conference Centre in Bryanston. The STEM programme challenges learners to use science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to solve real-world problems. Support comes from partners including the State Information Technology Agency.This year saw over 143 submissions from public schools nationwide, up from 47 last year, reflecting growing participation and commitment from learners and educators.

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Partnership Boosts Ocean Education
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Survé Philanthropies has partnered with the I AM WATER Foundation to expand ocean education and youth empowerment programmes for young people in under-resourced coastal communities. The initiative promotes environmental awareness through direct engagement with marine and freshwater ecosystems.The expanded programmes include Ocean Guardians and River Guardians workshops, school outreach talks, and guided snorkelling experiences aimed at inspiring future environmental leaders through hands-on learning.

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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.52 to the US Dollar, 22.36 to the British Pound, and 19.36 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 77,752.00.
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A New Era in Cancer Care
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After decades of research, immunotherapy is transforming how cancer is treated. Instead of surgery or harsh chemotherapy, some patients now receive drugs that help the immune system fight cancer. Maureen Sideris from New York experienced this shift firsthand. After surgery for colon cancer in 2008, she later developed oesophageal cancer and was treated with immunotherapy. Within four months, her tumour disappeared—without surgery or chemotherapy.






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