News Bulletin of 3 November 2026, 9am

Benoni Siblings Win World Dance Medals
Two Benoni siblings, Luke and Madeline Scrase, have brought home gold and bronze medals from the IDO World Tap Dance Championships in the Czech Republic.
Luke made history by becoming the first South African to win the Adult Male Solo world championship title, while he and his sister secured bronze in the Adult Duo category.
Madeline also reached the Adult Female Solo final, finishing sixth out of 43 competitors.
The siblings' achievements mark a significant milestone for South African tap dancing on the international stage.
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Cape Town Sailing Trust Named Award Finalist
The Little Optimist Trust and Sailing Academy in Cape Town has been named one of four finalists for the 2026 World Sailing 11th Hour Racing Impact Award.
The organisation uses sailing to build confidence among young people and give them access to new opportunities.
It is representing South Africa alongside finalists from the United States, Germany and India.
The winner will be chosen through a combination of public votes and an expert judging panel, with both carrying equal weight.
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Kuruman Opens New R8 Million Reptile Park
A new R8 million reptile park has opened in Kuruman in the Northern Cape, adding to the area's tourism attractions.
The Kuruman Reptile Galaxy, developed by the John Taolo Gaetsewe Trust, aims to educate visitors about snakes and other reptiles.
The Trust's CEO, Tumelo Mpolokeng, says the project is expected to attract more visitors to the area while encouraging greater interest in wildlife and environmental conservation:
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NASA Rover Sets Mars Distance Record
NASA's Perseverance rover has set a new record after travelling more than 45 kilometres across the surface of Mars since arriving there in 2021.
The rover is exploring an area that scientists believe was once covered by water, searching for signs that tiny living organisms may have existed on Mars billions of years ago.
It has now travelled farther than NASA's Opportunity rover, with more than 90 percent of its driving handled by an onboard system that helps it avoid obstacles and choose safe routes.
NASA has extended the mission to around 2028, allowing the rover to continue studying ancient rocks on the planet.
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