News Bulletin of 29 April 2026, 8am

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Johannesburg libraries promote youth literacy on World Book Day
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The City of Johannesburg’s Library and Information Services marked World Book and Copyright Day by expanding access to reading and writing skills for young people.
Learners from several local schools gathered at Florida Library last Thursday, where they took part in reading activities and engaged with authors.
Writer and media personality Salamina Mosese shared her writing journey and encouraged learners to tell their own stories.
The programme aims to build literacy, support young writers and connect them to opportunities in the creative economy.
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Western Cape launches Bala Wande maths programme
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The Western Cape Education Department and Funda Wande have launched the Bala Wande programme to improve maths teaching in early grades in the Western Cape.
The pilot has trained 225 Grade 1 teachers in 70 schools.
The department plans to expand the programme to 10,000 teachers over three years.
The programme provides teacher training, learner materials and classroom resources.
The initiative targets stronger numeracy skills in early schooling.
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Eastern Cape Fashion Week
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Emerging designers have presented collections at Eastern Cape Fashion Week in Gqeberha.
Organisers hosted runway shows and exhibitions where designers displayed garments, met buyers and connected with mentors.
The programme trains young designers through workshops and provides platforms to sell and promote their work.
EC Fashion Week Director, Namhla Fihla says their goal is to grow the Eastern Cape’s fashion industry by attracting investors and expanding market access for local brands:
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Financial Indicators
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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 4,667.08 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 77,107.00.
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Tyla announces 2nd album “A-POP” release date
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Tyla has announced that her second album, “A-POP,” will be released on 24-July, on streaming platforms.
She revealed the date on social media and released a trailer featuring visuals and preview audio.
The album includes previously released singles “Chanel” and “She Did It Again,”.
Tyla also shared the album cover and vinyl artwork ahead of the release.
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