News Bulletin of 30 July 2026, 8am

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R4.4m Raised to Replace School Pit Toilets
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A nationwide fundraising campaign has raised more than R4.4 million to replace unsafe pit toilets at schools across South Africa.
The project has already upgraded sanitation facilities at 50 schools in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga.
The funds have been used to build safer toilets for learners and educators.
The campaign continues to support schools affected by poor sanitation.
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Women’s Skateboarding Event Hits Randburg
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The Skate School Academy will host The Motherland women’s skateboarding competition at Ferndale Recreation Centre in Randburg on August 9.
The event will bring together more than 35 female skaters from across South Africa, including national champion Isobel Stewart.
Competitors will take part in beginner, under-16 and open categories, with prizes for winners.
The competition works to grow women’s participation in skateboarding through training and community support.
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2,000 Learners Attend Career Summit
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About 2,000 learners attended a career development summit at Umyezo Wama Apile High School in Cape Town.
The Department of Higher Education and Training connected learners with universities, TVET colleges, SETAs and industry partners.
Learners received guidance on study options, career pathways, bursaries and financial aid.
The gathering helps young people make informed decisions about their education and future careers.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.64 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,022.68 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 63,987.00.
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West African Innovators Expand Digital Banking
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Young innovators across West Africa are developing digital financial services to improve access to banking.
Fintech startups are creating platforms that help more people use financial services.
Côte d’Ivoire is becoming a centre for startups working to close gaps in access to banking.
Djamo Co-Founder Regis Bamba says these digital services are helping everyday people gain easier access to banking and financial opportunities:
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