News Bulletin of 30 June 2026, 10am

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Vaal Creative Innovation Lab empowers young creatives
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Kreative Misfits and its partners hosted the Vaal Creative Innovation Lab at the Sharpeville Human Rights Precinct.
The programme brought together aspiring artists, musicians, photographers, animators and digital creators for workshops, demonstrations and networking with industry professionals.
Participants gained practical skills, explored career opportunities in the creative economy and showcased their talents.
The initiative supports youth development by helping young creatives build skills, connections and pathways into creative careers.
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SA artist wins 2026 New Contemporaries Award
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South African artist Simnikiwe Buhlungu has won the 2026 MTN x UJ New Contemporaries Award at the National Arts Festival in Makhanda.
The Johannesburg-born artist received a R100,000 prize in recognition of her installation exploring identity, memory and shared histories through sound and visual art.
Buhlungu's work was selected by an independent panel from four finalists exhibiting at the festival.
The award recognises emerging South African artists whose work contributes to contemporary art.
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Keep Cape Town warm exceeds winter drive goals
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The Keep Cape Town Warm campaign has raised R310,000 and collected more than 3,000 blankets and over 12,000 food items after an eight-week drive in Cape Town.
Residents, schools, businesses and community partners joined forces to support vulnerable families during winter.
Donations were distributed throughout the campaign to help vulnerable families and shelters before the coldest part of winter.
The funds will be used to buy more blankets, food and essential supplies, while part of the proceeds will support community upliftment programmes across the city.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.42 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,065.89 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 59,431.00.
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Eastern Cape Literature Festival
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The Eastern Cape Literature Festival has concluded after three days of celebrating books, storytelling and local authors in Makhanda.
The festival ran from 26 to 28 June alongside the National Arts Festival, bringing readers and writers together through discussions, book launches and literary events.
The programme showcased local voices while promoting reading, creative writing and South Africa's literary heritage.
Literature Festival Curator, Busisiwe Jemsana-Mantashe:
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Local: 141 words (63%), National: 83 words (37%), International: 0 words (0%)