News Bulletin of 29 September 2026, 4pm

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Alexandra Theatre Programme Develops Young Performers
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The Alex Theatre Company and Academy has launched a five month theatre development programme for emerging performers in Alexandra and across Gauteng.
The Homecoming Programme will offer workshops and mentorship for artists aged 16 to 30, with veteran actor Bheki Mkhwane leading the first masterclass.
The programme will hold nine workshops, accommodating up to 30 participants per session, with the goal of reaching about 270 young artists by February next year.
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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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St Andrew’s Spring Expo Supports Local Businesses And Pupils
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St Andrew’s School for Girls hosted its annual Spring Expo, bringing hundreds of people together for a day of shopping, sport and entertainment.
Around 70 stalls featured mostly small local businesses, while visitors could also enjoy games, music and indoor rowing.
The event supported causes including Edenvale Ferals and the South African National Blood Service, while the Old Girls’ Lounge raised funds for bursaries that provide financial support to pupils.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.42 to the US Dollar, 21.73 to the British Pound, and 18.63 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,157.90 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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Six Year Old Sets Rubik’s Cube World Record
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Six year old Chinese speedcuber Lian Yunzhi has set a new women’s world record for solving a 3x3 Rubik’s Cube.
She first set the record with an average time of 4.52 seconds in Wuhan, before breaking her own record three days later with 4.27 seconds in Guangzhou.
Lian learned to solve the cube at four and now knows more than 1 300 solving formulas, training for two to three hours a day.
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