News Bulletin of 3 March 2026, 6am

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18th Joburg Open returns to Houghton Golf Club this week
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The 18th Joburg Open returns to Houghton Golf Club in Johannesburg from Thursday to Sunday, bringing players from the DP World Tour and Sunshine Tour.
Mayor Dada Morero says the metro has completed event preparations and the tournament is expected to attract international visitors and boost local tourism.
He says hosting the event positions Johannesburg as a leading sports hub and highlights ongoing infrastructure development in the city:
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Cricket South Africa’s Pink Day initiative raises R600k for cancer care
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R600 000 has been raised through Cricket South Africa’s Pink Day initiative.
The donation will support breast cancer care at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, by strengthening the facility's breast care unit and enhancing detection, treatment, and research in Gauteng.
The contribution followed the third Proteas Men’s T20I against the West Indies at the DP World Wanderers Stadium, where fans filled the stands in pink to raise awareness for early detection.
Pink Day, which began in 2011, continues to combine cricket and community action to support women’s breast health across South Africa.
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Casey Jarvis wins 115th South African Open Championship
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Young South African golfer Casey Jarvis has won the 115th South African Open in Stellenbosch, finishing 11 under par.
Jarvis finished one stroke ahead of Italy’s Francesco Laporta and fellow South African Hennie du Plessis, who both ended on 10 under.
The victory marks another milestone for the 22-year-old rising star in South African golf.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.09 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 5,352.96 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 68,342.00.
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98th Academy Awards set for 15 March
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The 98th Academy Awards will take place on 15 March at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, celebrating filmmakers from around the world.
The awards recognise outstanding achievements in film across multiple countries and cultures, highlighting cinema’s global reach.
Comedian Conan O'Brien returns as host for this year’s ceremony.
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