News Bulletin of 26 July 2026, 11am

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is upgrading its mobile app with an AI-powered chatbot and augmented reality navigation to make travelling through its airports easier.
The new chatbot, expected later this year, will help passengers quickly find answers to their travel questions. ACSA is also developing an augmented reality wayfinding feature that will guide travellers to their departure gates, shops or other facilities using their smartphone. Passengers will be able to scan QR codes inside airport terminals or select a destination in the app for step-by-step directions.

Build it has launched its **"Where the Game Begins"** campaign, celebrating the role of grassroots football and community programmes in developing South Africa's next generation of players.The campaign is linked to the Build it Under-13 Football Tournament, which has given thousands of young players across Southern Africa the opportunity to compete, improve their skills and gain valuable match experience. By investing in local football initiatives, the campaign helps create pathways for talented youngsters to grow both on and off the field.The initiative gives young footballers the chance to develop their talent, build confidence and pursue their sporting dreams while strengthening community sport.

Three young leaders from Lavender Hill are making a difference by launching a winter fundraising and donation campaign to support vulnerable families across the Cape Flats. Devardo, Aqeel and Mackenzie, who are part of the Earthchild Project's Young Leaders programme, are raising funds and collecting food, warm clothing, toiletries and other essential items for families in need. They hope to raise **R30,000** in supermarket gift cards while gathering donations from several schools for Heaven's Nest Children's Home.