News Bulletin of 3 March 2026, 1pm

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Community rallies to restore Wonderboom waterfall
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Residents of Pretoria North have come together to revive the Wonderboom Waterfall, a local landmark seen as part of the area’s heritage.
The restoration is part of wider efforts to maintain and improve public spaces in the north, including the Moot and Klipkoppies sites.
Ward councillor Elma Nel says the project is about more than repairs. It aims to strengthen community morale and encourage residents to take pride in their surroundings.
Volunteers are being invited to join clean-ups and team-building initiatives, helping ensure the waterfall and other public spaces are maintained for everyone.
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Gallo Marks 100 Years with Music Legends
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The Gallo Record Company has celebrated a century of shaping South Africa’s music industry.
Founded in 1926 by Eric Gallo, the label has grown into the country’s oldest and most influential recording company.
To mark the milestone, music legends including Sipho Mabuse, Moses Ngwenya of The Soul Brothers, Hilda Tloubatla of Mahotella Queens and members of Skwatta Kamp gathered in Illovo to honour the company’s legacy.
The celebration recognised the artists and recordings that helped shape the nation’s soundtrack over the past 100 years.
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Cape Town’s Oldest Tavern Thriving Again
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Cape Town’s oldest tavern, the Perseverance Tavern, is thriving again after a major revival.
Built in 1808, the historic Buitenkant Street landmark is widely regarded as the oldest pub in South Africa and now operates seven days a week.
Recent renovations uncovered original slate and sandstone walls, while its bar, made from oak wine barrels dating back to the era of Simon van der Stel, remains intact.
A historic courtyard vine has also been successfully revived with assistance from Stellenbosch vintners.
The fully operational tavern now serves daily meals, broadcasts sport and continues to attract both locals and international visitors.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.32 to the US Dollar, 21.70 to the British Pound, and 18.94 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 5,274.90 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 77.74 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 66,530.00.
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Rijksmuseum Unveils Newly Discovered Rembrandt
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The Rijksmuseum has confirmed the discovery of a previously unknown painting by Rembrandt van Rijn.
Titled Vision of Zacharias in the Temple, the 1633 work depicts the biblical scene where Archangel Gabriel informs high priest Zacharias he will have a son, John the Baptist.
The painting had been out of public view for 65 years until its owner contacted the museum, allowing experts to analyse it using advanced scanning technology and stylistic study.
Research confirmed the painting’s authenticity through materials analysis, the signature, and Rembrandt’s characteristic layering and use of light and dark contrast.
Now on long-term loan, the work will go on public display at the museum from Wednesday.
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