News Bulletin of 28 April 2026, 11am

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Supreme Queen Programme launched
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The Supreme Queen Programme launched its 2026 cycle with a workshop and sashing ceremony in Fourways on Saturday.
The workshop trained young women in personal branding, public speaking, entrepreneurship and leadership ahead of the August finale.
Organisers say the programme is designed to equip participants with skills for business, careers and community leadership.
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BIC hosts school roadshow, donates stationery
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Multinational company, BIC, hosted a roadshow at Ponelopele Oracle Secondary School on 24 April 2026, donating stationery and launching a storytelling competition.
Learners wrote entries, watched a play on peer pressure and decision-making, and took part in quizzes, with prizes awarded.
The top 15 participants will receive learnerships through the Skills Development Corporation, linking school activities to training opportunities.
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KZN Sports Awards honoours athletes
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Zakithi Nene, Nonkululeko Mlaba and Precious Mthembu won top honours at the KZN Sports Awards in Durban on 26 April 2026.
Nene claimed Sportsman of the Year after running 43.76 seconds in the 400m at the Kip Keino Classic and securing podium finishes on the Diamond League circuit.
Mlaba earned Sportswoman of the Year after helping South Africa reach the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final and maintaining high international rankings.
Mthembu won Coach of the Year after developing university athletes and building competitive teams.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.53 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,726.46 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 76,598.00.
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Kenya eyes World Athletics Championships
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Kenya is aiming to host the World Athletics Championships after a successful Kip Keino Classic.
Event director Barnaba Korir says the meet served as a trial run to show the country can stage a world-class competition.
He says the event attracted top international athletes and boosted Kenya’s profile in global athletics:
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