News Bulletin of 27 September 2026, 2pm

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Joy Of Jazz Brings Thousands To Sandton
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The 27th Standard Bank Joy of Jazz brought thousands of music lovers to Sandton over the weekend, with local and international artists performing across multiple stages.
The line up included Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo, American saxophonist Kamasi Washington and South African artists such as Thandiswa Mazwai and Judith Sephuma.
Cape Verdean singer Carmen Souza also performed, describing the energy at the festival as something special as musicians and audiences shared in the live experience
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South African Conservation Film Wins International Award
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South African documentary SPOILED has won the Best Film Promoting Sustainability award at the Terres Travel Festival in Spain.
The film was selected from 157 entries across 29 countries and focuses on coastal communities, fishers and conservationists working to protect South Africa’s oceans.
Produced by WILDTRUST and Love Africa Marketing, the documentary has also been screened in 20 fishing communities, reaching more than 750 people across three provinces.
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Comic Con Africa Brings Fans Together In Johannesburg
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Comic Con Africa brought thousands of fans to the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec from Thursday to Sunday for four days of gaming, comics, cosplay and pop culture.
International guests included Christopher Judge, the voice of Kratos in God of War, as well as the cast of Rick and Morty.
The event also featured esports, tabletop games, artists and creative activities, giving fans a chance to celebrate the characters and stories they love.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.45 to the US Dollar, 21.81 to the British Pound, and 18.71 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,158.14 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 104.32 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 82,977.00.
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Former Inmates Find New Careers Through Machining Programme
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A nonprofit in San Diego is helping men recently released from prison build new careers through paid apprenticeships in advanced manufacturing.
Rise Up Industries combines machinist training with education, therapy and case management, while apprentices produce parts for industries including aerospace, medical devices and automotive manufacturing.
Former apprentice Komisi Savaiinaea has since become a supervisor at the machine shop, helping new participants develop their skills and settle into their new careers.
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