News Bulletin of 27 May 2026, 11am

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Higher Education, Takealot Support 500 Students
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The Department of Higher Education and Training, in partnership with the Takealot Group, is helping 500 students earn an income while they continue their studies.
The programme gives students flexible ways to work, gain experience, and explore entrepreneurship without leaving school.
Deputy Minister Mimmy Gondwe says the initiative is turning an agreement into real work opportunities that help students build skills and earn money.
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Booking.com Fetola open hospitality programme applications
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Booking.com and business development group-Fetola have opened applications for a programme aimed at helping small hospitality business owners grow and keep their doors open in South Africa’s tourism sector.
The initiative offers mentorship, training, and digital support to entrepreneurs in Gauteng, the Greater Kruger region, and the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast.
Some businesses already in the programme say it has helped them expand and manage their operations better.
Applications for the 2026 intake close on 1 June 2026.
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Amanzimtoti CPF Hosts School Safety Session
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The Amanzimtoti Community Police Forum held a safety education session for children at a Pre-Primary school in Winklespruit.
Volunteers taught learners about personal safety, body boundaries, safe and unsafe secrets, and identifying trusted adults.
The session also included activities such as songs, question-and-answer exercises, and games to reinforce safety lessons.
Children were given helpline numbers and instructed to speak to a trusted adult if they feel unsafe or uncomfortable.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.37 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,542.88 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 75,672.00.
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Mamelodi Sundowns Win Second CAF Champions League Title
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South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns have won the CAF Champions League title for a second time after they played out a 1-1 draw with hosts ASFAR of Morocco in the second leg of the final, in Rabat on Sunday.
Combined with a 1-0 win in the first leg in Tshwane on 17 May, the Brazilians took the tie 2-1 on aggregate to win the continental championship for a second time, adding to their maiden triumph in 2016.
The team earned a record-breaking 100-million-rand in prize money for their win.
Caption Ronwen Williams speaking at a media briefing:
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