News Bulletin of 29 September 2026, 1pm

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1 250 Young Musicians To Compete At Wanderers
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The Field Band Foundation will bring 1 250 young musicians and dancers to Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday for its National Championships.
The performers, aged between two and 20, come from marching bands across South Africa and will compete for the Bertie and Ronnie Lubner National Champions Trophy.
The Foundation is celebrating 29 years of using music and dance to build confidence, discipline and skills among young people in underserved communities.
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Proteas Secure ODI Series Win Over Australia
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The Proteas secured the ODI series against Australia on Sunday, beating their old rivals by 32 runs at the Wanderers.
Temba Bavuma scored 103 as South Africa posted 365 for nine, before Australia were bowled out for 333.
The Proteas will now face Australia in the final ODI in Potchefstroom tomorrow, with a chance to complete a three nil series sweep.
David Miller also reached a career best 142 from 93 balls.
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South African Engineer Up For R1 Million Innovation Prize
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South African chemical engineer Dyllon Randall is one of four finalists for the 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation.
His Pee Cycling system collects urine and processes it into concentrated liquid fertiliser and reusable water, recovering nutrients that can be used in agriculture.
The technology can process up to 3 000 litres of urine a day and is already operating at Cape Town Stadium.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.45 to the US Dollar, 21.76 to the British Pound, and 18.65 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,196.64 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 105.28 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back Error.
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Eight Year Old Raises Funds For Township Pets
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Eight year old Anna has become AfriPaw’s youngest supporter and fundraiser in the organisation’s ten year history.
Ahead of World Animal Day, she baked 60 cupcakes and sold them for R10 each at a local park, raising R600 for animals in need.
Donations from people who supported the sale doubled the amount, with the money helping AfriPaw provide veterinary care and free pet clinics in Vrygrond and surrounding areas.
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