News Bulletin of 30 January 2026, 9am

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Orlando Stadium renamed Orlando Amstel Arena in official ceremony
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The iconic Orlando Stadium will now officially be known as the Orlando Amstel Arena, following an official unveiling ceremony which took place in the heart of Soweto on Tuesday.

For generations the iconic Stadium has served as a cultural landmark where historic derbies and iconic football moments unfolded.

The unveiling drew attention beyond the venue, as the streets of Orlando came to a standstill as Passers-by paused to witness the moment that revealed the new stadium name in a powerful visual symbol of change and continuity.

Orlando Pirates Chief Administrator Mcebo Dlamini emphasised the importance of infrastructure development within township football and the deep emotional connection between the club, the stadium, and the community...

The stadium has remained the heartbeat of Soweto football since 1937.
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Gauteng expands smart driver licence testing centres
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The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is accelerating the rollout of Smart Driver Licence Testing Centres across the province.

Smart DLTCs are currently operational in Atteridgeville, Denlyn, Maponya Mall, Centurion, Protea Glen and Midrand, while the Umphakathi centre in Randfontein is expected to open in the near future.

The department’s spokesperson, Lesiba Mpya, says the smart centres bring efficient, ethical and modern licensing services directly to communities while supporting the department’s road safety objectives
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China–SA partnership produces first cohort of skilled graduates
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Thirty-six South African graduates were officially welcomed home on Monday during a ceremony led by Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube at the Chinese Embassy in Pretoria.

The graduates recently completed a specialised training programme at the Beijing Polytechnic College in China and form part of the first group of graduates that have been produced through a partnership between the Chinese institution and nine South African Technical and Vocational Education and Training colleges, aimed at strengthening technical skills development.

Dube-Ncube has emphasised the importance of aligning international learning experiences with long-term national priorities.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 15.73 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 5,551.85 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 82,513.00.
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Nominations announced for 2026 BAFTA Film Awards
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Nominations for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards were announced on Tuesday, celebrating the very best in film over the past year.

A total of 46 films received nominations with action-packed dark comedy "One Battle After Another" leading with 14 nominations.

Marty Supreme" secured 11 nominations in total, including recognition for Timothee Chalamet in the title role.

The annual film awards show wich is hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts honours the best British and international film contributions and serve as a critical bridge between British and international cinema, highlighting artistic and technical excellence, while promoting films to a wider audience.
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