News Bulletin of 29 January 2026, 6am

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Diepkloof community lends a helping hand
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Diepkloof residents came together last weekend to distribute pre-owned clothes and offer free haircuts during a community drive.
The initiative, organised by African Child at Work, supported local families and young people in the area.
The event also launched Raising Valued Men Africa, a mentorship platform for boys and young men.
Organisers say the drive shows how community action can meet immediate needs while investing in the future.
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Wits launches AMPLIFY to boost maths
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Wits has launched AMPLIFY to improve first-year maths teaching.
The new unit will manage course delivery, assessments, student support and staff development for more than 5,000 first-year maths students each year.
The unit also hopes to tackle how new technology like AI is changing education and how students approach learning.
The launch was marked by a full-day symposium at Wits’ Solomon Mahlangu House, with leading maths educators from across the country sharing insights on teaching and learning practices.
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Delta hands out R20.9bn bonus to staff
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Delta Airlines say it will it give employees R20.9 billion in profit sharing.
Staff will receive between 3 and 5-weeks’ salary, depending on their role, as part of the company’s annual Profit Sharing Day on Valentine’s Day.
The bonus gives employees a share of the company's revenue, with higher percentages awarded when earnings exceed R40.2 billion.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 15.76 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 5,242.39 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 87,918.00.
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Novak Djokovic through to Australian Open semifinals
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Record ten-time champion Novak Djokovic has made it into the Australian Open semifinals after Lorenzo Musetti was forced to retire from their quarterfinal clash.
The Italian sustained an upper right leg injury while leading the Serb, 6-4, 6-3, 1-3.
Djokovic, who is bidding for a standalone record 25th Grand Slam singles title, will face either defending champion Jannik Sinner of Italy or America's Ben Shelton.
Djokovic's on-court interview following his win:
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