News Bulletin of 29 April 2026, 4pm

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Gauteng learners head to global science stage in United States
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Two Gauteng Grade 8 learners are set to represent South Africa at the GENIUS Olympiad in the United States after strong performances in national science competitions.
Johan Vorster from Pretoria Boys High School and Gustav Heesen from Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool first gained recognition after winning the Imbewu Science Fair with an AI based project aimed at supporting teachers in overcrowded classrooms.
They later placed as second runners up at a national youth science symposium, securing their spot at the international event in Rochester in June.
A fundraising drive is now under way to support their travel and participation costs.
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Katlehong school plants seeds of change through hydroponic garden
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Learners at Kwadukathole Comprehensive School in Katlehong are gaining hands on experience in modern farming through a hydroponic garden project.
The initiative supports agriculture students with practical skills while also producing fresh vegetables for the school’s feeding programme.
Educators say the project is helping to build food security, develop valuable skills and encourage innovation among young people.
The school says the garden is creating a sustainable learning environment that prepares learners for future opportunities in agriculture and beyond
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Soweto school celebrates World Book Day with storytelling and creativity
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Learners at Kwadukathole Comprehensive School in Katlehong are gaining hands on experience in modern farming through a hydroponic garden project.
The initiative supports agriculture students with practical skills while also producing fresh vegetables for the school’s feeding programme.
Educators say the project is helping to build food security, develop valuable skills and encourage innovation among young people.
The school says the garden is creating a sustainable learning environment that prepares learners for future opportunities in agriculture and beyond.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.65 to the US Dollar, 22.48 to the British Pound, and 19.47 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,546.15dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 111.26 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 76,827.00.
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Two athletes break the two hour marathon barrier in London
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History has been made at the London Marathon after two athletes broke the two hour barrier in the same race for the first time in official competition.
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe won in a time of 1 hour 59 minutes and 30 seconds, setting a new world record, with Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha close behind in 1 hour 59 minutes and 41 seconds.
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo also delivered a record breaking performance, finishing just outside the two hour mark in a highly competitive field.
The race took place in ideal conditions with strong crowd support as elite marathon running continues to push human limits.
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