News Bulletin of 3 September 2026, 8am

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Women Gain Skills to Build Futures
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More than 50 South African women have been given practical tools to build businesses, manage their money and use AI.
They came together in Johannesburg for ALX Africa’s first Her Africa event, which included AI training, business advice and financial literacy sessions.
Women entrepreneurs and learners were shown how to use AI for everyday tasks, strengthen their businesses and make better financial decisions.
The event aims to help more women build businesses, gain financial independence and take part in the digital economy.
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Hotel Hope Cares for Vulnerable Children
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Caregivers at Hotel Hope Ministries in Melville are providing daily care for children who are waiting to be adopted or reunited with their families.
Staff change nappies, clean rooms, take photographs, tell stories and support children at school and in sport.
Augustine Mwakayoka also visits one of the children’s homes in the evenings, spending time with the children over stories, pizza and conversations about their day.
Hotel Hope has 16 staff members working in its children’s homes, caring for children.
Their work helps give children daily routines, support and a sense of belonging while they wait for their next step.
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Wool Donation Helps Learners Support Others
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A donation of wool is helping Parktown High School learners turn their knitting skills into support for people in need.
The school’s KnitWits received the wool from Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre after a Nelson Mandela Day collection.
The learners will use it to make scarves, blankets and other items for people who need extra warmth.
The donation will also allow more learners to join the project and help extend its reach into the community.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.05 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 77,756.00.
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Senegal Prepares to Host Youth Olympics
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Senegal is preparing to host the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympic event to be held on African soil.
Kenya will be among the African countries taking part, with its young athletes set to compete in Dakar.
Kenya’s National Olympic Committee Secretary General, John Ogola, says the Games will also help identify and develop future sporting talent:
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