News Bulletin of 27 May 2026, 8am

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Takealot helps students earn income studying
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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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Sesame Workshop promotes child voice confidence
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Sesame Workshop International South Africa has emphasised the importance of helping children build the confidence to speak up from an early age.
This comes as South Africa observes Child Protection Week running from May 29 to June 5, 2026.
The organisation says children develop their voices through everyday interactions where adults listen, respect boundaries, and respond calmly when children express discomfort or say no.
It encourages caregivers to use simple actions such as asking before physical contact, stopping when a child refuses, and teaching children that they can talk to trusted adults when something feels wrong.
It says these daily habits help children feel safe, understand their rights, and are more likely to speak up when they need help.
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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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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 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 75,665.00.
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Sundowns win second CAF Champions League
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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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