News Bulletin of 29 July 2026, 11am

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Blind Football Leaders Trained In Johannesburg
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Johannesburg has hosted South Africa’s first accredited blind football workshop, training participants to coach, manage, and develop blind football programmes.
Hosted by Corinthians Africa in partnership with CATHSSETA, the workshop has been running since 25 July and will conclude on 1 August, combining theory and practical training.
Delegates from across South Africa are learning project planning, budgeting, and the rules of blind football to help grow the sport in local communities.
The programme also introduced the IBSA Blind Football Coaching Manual in Braille to support future coaches and players.
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Young Scientist Takes SA Overseas
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A Grade 12 learner from Redhill School has represented South Africa at the 37th International Biology Olympiad in Lithuania.
Ella Fanucchi was one of four South African learners selected to compete against top young biologists from around the world at the prestigious competition.
She prepared for the Olympiad while also completing her international school exams, managing both challenges at the same time.
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Alexandra Residents Open Soup Kitchen
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Members of the Ageing With Wisdom Elderly Forum in Alexandra have launched the Tswelopele Soup Kitchen to provide meals for households facing food insecurity.
The kitchen began serving soup and bread on 7 July and plans to operate three times a week, depending on available support.
The initiative aims to assist elderly residents, children, and families affected by unemployment and limited income.
Community members are being encouraged to support the project through food or financial donations to help sustain the service.
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The Rand is trading at 16.68 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,049.09 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,447.00.
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Youth With Disabilities Gain Business Skills
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Cape Town Tourism has launched a 12-month accredited entrepreneurship learnership for unemployed youth with disabilities in Cape Town.
Working with Essential Skills Development and Pato Tours, the program provides training, mentorship, and business development support to help participants start and run their own businesses.
Graduates will earn a nationally recognized New Venture Creation NQF Level 4 qualification and contribute to South Africa's small business and tourism sectors.
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