News Bulletin of 28 August 2026, 6am

Headline 1
Sci-Enza Brings VR To Schools
Story 1
The University of Pretoria’s Sci-Enza Science Centre is taking virtual reality and other STEM learning experiences to under-resourced schools in and around Pretoria.
During a recent visit to TransOranje School for the Deaf, learners used VR headsets to explore solar energy, hydroelectricity and underwater environments.
The programme aims to give learners access to practical science experiences and support classroom learning.
Sci-Enza is working with the Department of Basic Education’s Tshwane South District to reach more schools in the area.
Story 1 category
Headline 2
Tiger Brands Expands Entrepreneur Programme
Story 2
At least 3,000 entrepreneurs across South Africa are set to benefit from Tiger Brands’ expansion of its Albany Bread-On-The-Streets programme over the next year.
More than 800 people are already running stands that sell Albany bread in high-footfall areas, earning about two rand per loaf.
Tiger Brands says it provides the entrepreneurs with branded stands, marketing materials and a regular supply of bread, creating opportunities for people to earn an income.
The expansion comes as youth unemployment remains high, with nearly five million young people aged 15 to 34 economically inactive and the unemployment rate in the age group at 47-point-four percent.
Story 2 category
Headline 3
Somali Students Win Chinese Scholarships
Story 3
More than 150 Somali students have been awarded full Chinese government scholarships to study medicine, engineering and other specialised fields at universities across China.
The programme aims to equip them with skills needed in Somalia’s healthcare, engineering and technology sectors.
The students will have an opportunity to gain qualifications and return home to contribute to Somalia’s development.
Chinese Scholarship Beneficiary, Hilal Mohamed Noor:
sound
Story 3 category
Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 15.99 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,625.57 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 79,841.00.
Teaser / Tailpiece headline
Skipnation Brings Sport To Communities
Teaser / Tailpiece story
Skipnation 2026 is bringing rope-skipping competitions to communities across seven South African provinces.
Twelve clubs are hosting events during August, with athletes competing in Basic Jump, Speed Run and Double Under disciplines.
The programme started in the Free State on 1 August, where 55 athletes from two clubs and 10 schools took part.
All participating clubs are using the same judging and scoring system, allowing results from different provinces to be compared.
Split analysis
Local: 81 words (33%), National: 163 words (67%), International: 0 words (0%)