News Bulletin of 26 June 2026, 2pm

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UJ ranked Africa's top university for sustainability
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The University of Johannesburg has been ranked the leading university in South Africa and Africa in the 2026 Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings.
UJ placed 39th globally, putting it among the world's top 40 universities for sustainability.
The university also ranked first in South Africa across eight United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including quality education, climate action and reducing inequality.
The latest results follow UJ's recent rise into the global top 300 in the QS World University Rankings and a record performance in the U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
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Cape Town home opens workshop to empower young adults
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Home of Hope in Cape Town has officially opened a new workshop at its Anselm Farm facility to help young adults develop practical skills and build confidence.
The organisation supports vulnerable children and youth, including those living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
The new space will allow higher functioning residents to train in craft and production skills, while tailored programmes will support those needing additional care.
The initiative forms part of Home of Hope’s broader skills development project, which already includes farming, poultry and composting activities aimed at creating independence and future income opportunities.
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Sebokeng football programme celebrates Maseko’s rise
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Thapelo Maseko’s journey from a Sebokeng primary school pitch to the World Cup stage is being celebrated after he scored the winning goal that sent South Africa into the knockout rounds.
The Bafana Bafana winger was discovered 11 years ago by the Dreamfields Project at Setlabotjha Primary School before progressing through Vaal Juventus, SuperSport United and Mamelodi Sundowns.
Dreamfields says Maseko’s success reflects years of support from his family, coaches and the local community. Dreamfields CEO John Perlman explains how the organisation identifies and develops young football talent.*
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.47 to the US Dollar, 21.75 to the British Pound, and 18.77 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,034.02 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 75.26 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 59,435.00.
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SunZia renewable energy project goes fully operational in United States
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The largest renewable energy infrastructure project in United States history is now fully operational, delivering power across the western region.
The SunZia project combines a 3,650 megawatt wind farm in New Mexico with a 885 kilometre high voltage direct current transmission line that carries electricity to Arizona and beyond. It is expected to supply enough energy to power about one million homes each year and support grid reliability for decades. Developers say the project also created thousands of construction jobs and long term economic benefits for local communities while expanding clean energy capacity across the region.

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