News Bulletin of 3 August 2026, 8am

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Allandale Coach Builds Young Footballers
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Young footballers in Allandale, Midrand are gaining skills, discipline and confidence through a grassroots programme led by coach Tefo Mollo.
The Allandale Ext 1 FC coach trains U11 and U13 players, using football to create a safe space where children learn teamwork and commitment.
Since 2017, Mollo has helped develop young players while building opportunities for children to stay involved in sport.
The club is now seeking equipment and support to expand the programme and reach more young footballers.
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Ratanda Learners Receive Road Safety Beanies
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A child road safety campaign has provided toddlers and young learners in Ratanda with reflective beanies to improve their visibility.
Wheel Well donated the handmade Halo Beanies to children at Smile Day Care, with the reflective material helping motorists spot young pedestrians in low light.
The beanies were made by community knitting and crochet groups as part of a national effort to reduce child road accidents through practical safety measures.
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Alexandra Teen Earns SA Karate Spot
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Alexandra teenager Kgosi Pule has earned a place on the South African karate team and will compete at the JKS International Para Cup in Brazil this month.
The 18-year-old wheelchair karate athlete will represent SA in the wheelchair division at the tournament in Vitória from 20 to 23 August.
Kgosi joined karate only a few months ago but progressed quickly through training to secure national selection.
His team is raising funds for travel costs and a specialised wheelchair needed for the competition.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.54 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,051.28 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 62,714.00.
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Esther Kemi Builds Nigeria’s Animation Future
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Nigerian filmmaker Esther Kemi is helping grow the country’s animation industry through stop-motion films and creative technology training.
She has mentored young artists and developed local tools to support professional animation production.
Kemi is also helping build Nigeria’s stop-motion sector by training future animators and filmmakers:
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