News Bulletin of 30 April 2026, 3pm

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Young Designers Turn Waste into Fashion at Fourways Crossing Show
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Aspiring young designers took to the runway at Fourways Crossing in Johannesburg for a Recycling Fashion Show where they created outfits from recyclable materials.
The event, hosted by Ace Models Johannesburg North, challenged participants to turn everyday waste into creative fashion pieces while building confidence and self expression.
Learners say the experience allowed them to showcase their creativity and explore future careers in design. Organisers say the initiative also promotes sustainability and encourages young people to rethink fast fashion.
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SA Fans Get Chance to Watch Bafana at 2026 World Cup
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The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has launched a competition that will send 20 South African football fans to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Winners will get a fully sponsored trip to watch Bafana Bafana in one of their group stage matches in either the United States or Mexico.
The initiative aims to celebrate South Africa’s football culture and give ordinary supporters a once in a lifetime experience on the global stage.
Fans must submit short videos explaining their passion for the game, with winners set to be announced in May.
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Brixton Reservoir Boosts Joburg Water Supply
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Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has reaffirmed government’s commitment to restoring a reliable water supply, as Johannesburg unveiled the upgraded Brixton Reservoir and Water Tower.
The project forms part of efforts to stabilise supply across the city, particularly in areas linked to the Commando system.
The new infrastructure includes a 26 megalitre reservoir, water tower and upgraded pump capacity to improve storage and reduce outages.
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero says the project marks a key step in strengthening the city’s water network and improving service delivery
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.76to the US Dollar, 22.66 to the British Pound, and 19.63 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,635.17 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 118.03 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 76,068.00.
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EU Expands USB C Charging Rule to Include Laptops
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The European Union has fully implemented new rules requiring all new laptops sold in the bloc to use USB C charging ports.
The regulation builds on earlier rules for smartphones and is aimed at reducing electronic waste while making charging more standardised and convenient for consumers.
Officials say the move will cut down on the need for multiple chargers and simplify everyday use across devices.
Manufacturers will now need to ensure compliance for all new models entering the EU market.
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