News Bulletin of 28 April 2026, 9am

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Cancer Association of South Africa celebrates 95 years
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The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) marked its 95th anniversary in Pretoria with healthcare workers, survivors and partners.
Founded in 1931, the organisation provides cancer research, screening, education and patient support across South Africa.
It runs care homes and home-based services that support thousands of patients and families each year.
The event highlighted its long-term role in cancer care and support services.
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Soweto Fashion Week opens today
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Soweto Fashion Week opens today at Soweto Theatre, running from 28 April to 1 May 2026 in partnership with Joburg Tourism.
The Autumn/Winter 2026 showcase features local designers and SMMEs presenting clothing, accessories, jewellery and fragrances.
The event includes a market platform for small businesses to sell and display their products to buyers and visitors.
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UP and UCT top SA in accounting and finance rankings
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The University of Pretoria and the University of Cape Town ranked first in South Africa for accounting and finance in the QS World University Rankings.
Harvard University ranked first globally in the subject.
The rankings measure academic reputation and research output across universities worldwide.
The assessment covers more than 16,000 programmes at 1,500 universities in 95 countries and territories across 55 subjects.
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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 76,672.00.
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14th Motherwell Freedom Run
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The 14th Motherwell Freedom Run took place on Saturday in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape.
More than 1 600 runners of all ages took part in this year’s event.
The run celebrates Freedom Month and promotes healthy lifestyles in the community.
Motherwell Freedom Run Founder, Mike Mbambani:
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