News Bulletin of 30 January 2026, 4pm

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LIV Golf Hits African Shores for First Time
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LIV Golf is set to make its African debut at The Club at Steyn City in Johannesburg from 19 to 22 March 2026.
The four day event will feature top international golfers competing alongside a festival style entertainment lineup, including performances by Calvin Harris, Black Coffee, and Goldfish.
South African professional golfer Dean Burmester says it’s always special to compete at home and he’s looking forward to playing in front of local fans, friends, and family.
Organisers say the tournament will bring world class sport and live music to South Africa, highlighting the country as a global destination for major events.
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Cluny Animal Trust Brings Free Care to Township Pets
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The Cluny Animal Trust is taking pet care straight into township communities in the Free State.
Through its new Door-to-Door campaign, members visit homes in Kgubetswana, Clarens, Mashaeng, and Fouriesburg to check on animals and provide care for free.
Visits include checking pets, giving advice to owners, and offering vaccinations or treatments that owners can choose to pay for if they want.
The Trust says the initiative ensures no pet is left behind, giving animals the attention, love, and protection they deserve while helping build stronger, caring communities.
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Johannesburg Boosts Service Delivery in Randburg CBD
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The City of Johannesburg has launched a high-impact programme in Randburg CBD to tackle illegal parking, informal mechanics, recyclers on pavements, and open theft.
Multiple departments, including Environmental Health and Social Development, are coordinating with law enforcement to address these challenges in a focused effort.
The initiative involves planned daily interventions, support from local businesses providing extra security, and increased police presence to maintain order.
City officials say the programme aims to restore cleanliness, safety, and proper law enforcement in one of Randburg’s busiest economic hubs.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 15.92 to the US Dollar, 21.91 to the British Pound, and 18.98 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 5,083.43 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 70.71 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 82,509.00.
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Swiss Trains Break Punctuality Records in 2025
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Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) set a new record for train punctuality in 2025, with 94.1 percent of passenger trains arriving on time.
Western Switzerland saw significant improvements, reaching 93.4 percent punctuality, while Ticino remained slightly behind at 92.1 percent due to delays from Italy and construction work.
Even with 1,600 extra trains for major events and ongoing construction, SBB maintained reliable service, with December 28 achieving 98.6 percent on-time arrivals.
SBB Cargo Switzerland also improved, with customer punctuality rising to 90.2 percent, showing progress across both passenger and freight networks.
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