News Bulletin of 26 March 2026, 9am

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City Power opens first EV charging station in Johannesburg
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City Power has unveiled a new electric vehicle charging station at its Booysens head office, marking the first step in Johannesburg’s push toward cleaner transport.
The utility says expanding charging infrastructure across the city will create jobs, support EV adoption, and align Johannesburg with global trends such as the European Union’s planned phase-out of fossil fuel vehicles.
The metro also plans to gradually convert its own petrol and diesel fleet to electric, as part of a broader move toward a more sustainable future.
City Power Acting CEO Charles Tlouane:
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Bryanston Primary donates winter clothes to kids haven
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Bryanston Primary School learners and parents have donated winter clothing to support vulnerable children at Kids Haven in Benoni.
The winter warmer drive collected essentials such as jackets, jerseys, and blankets.
Staff say the strong response highlights a growing spirit of community and compassion among learners.
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Thembisa SAPS teaches Nyiko Primary learners safety skills
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Thembisa South SAPS visited Nyiko Primary School on 16 March to teach learners how to stay safe and prevent crime.
During the session, learners practiced safety strategies, learned how to respond to risks, and gained practical skills they can use at school and at home.
The program also gave students the chance to interact directly with police officers, helping them understand law enforcement and build trust.
By taking part, learners leave better prepared to protect themselves and their communities.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 0.00 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 70,039.00.
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Western Cape project helps children enjoy maths
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A project in the Western Cape is helping children fall in love with maths.
The MathMoms programme trains unemployed mothers to teach foundation-phase maths at schools and at home, turning numbers into fun, play-based lessons.
Since launching in Cape Town in 2016, the project has reached thousands of learners, boosting confidence in a subject many find challenging.
The mothers gain skills and mentorship from teachers, while the programme strengthens links between schools, families and communities.
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