News Bulletin of 3 September 2026, 5pm

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Pirates supporters donate 4 000 school shoes to Vaal learners
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The Greater Sebokeng Orlando Pirates Supporters Branch has donated 4 000 school shoes to learners at Siviwe Primary School in Sebokeng.
The initiative aims to support learners who attend school in worn or damaged shoes, which can affect their confidence in the classroom.
The branch says the donation was warmly received by learners, teachers and the school principal.
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Bloemhof Community Raises R50,000 for Breast Cancer Patients
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Hoër Meisieskool Bloemhof in Stellenbosch has raised R50,000 to support Project Flamingo and its work helping breast cancer patients in South Africa’s public healthcare system.
Learners, educators and families joined a fundraising campaign that included classroom challenges and a pink themed civvies day.
The funds will help Project Flamingo provide women with access to much needed medical treatment and support.
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Former Midrand Learner Gives Back to Her School
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A former Midrand Primary School learner has returned to the school to support current pupils through her Ukumila Foundation.
Founder Samila Ntlebi donated colouring books, crayons and pencil packages to learners after speaking with educators about their need for stationery.
The donation is part of the foundation’s ongoing efforts to support children, with Ntlebi planning to return to the school annually and eventually provide sanitary products as well.
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Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.01 to the US Dollar, 21.63 to the British Pound, and 18.60 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,465.67 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at95.63 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 79,083.00.
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Phoenix School Community Rallies Behind Guard
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Phoenix school security guard Kevin Doc Ivory offered to take a 50 percent pay cut so his school could afford to hire another guard and provide more support for campus staff.
When the school community heard about his offer, they rallied behind him and raised 30,000 US dollars overnight to cover the cost of the additional guard.
Ivory, a Purple Heart veteran and youth coach, will now be able to keep his full salary while the school gains another member of its security team.
He says he is inspired by the overwhelming support from the school community.
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