News Bulletin of 30 June 2026, 4pm

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Free weekly community run launched in Heidelberg to promote health and fitness
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A new initiative in Heidelberg, Gauteng, is encouraging residents to get active and connect through a free weekly community run.
The Heidelberg Moves Together Community Run, hosted by Ability X Performance Institute, takes place every Saturday morning and is open to people of all ages and fitness levels.
Participants can choose between 1km, 3km and 5km routes, with organisers aiming to make fitness more accessible while building stronger community ties.
The programme also includes a short bodyweight workout after each run to encourage strength and fitness alongside cardio exercise.
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R300 million Youth Fund launched in Qwa-Qwa
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The Department of Small Business Development has set aside R300 million to fund youth-owned enterprises across South Africa through the Peo Pele Youth Fund programme.
Minister Stella Ndabeni launched the initiative in Qwa-Qwa in the Free State, aimed at expanding opportunities for young entrepreneurs and marking 50 years since the 1976 Youth Uprising.
The programme is designed to support SMMEs by improving access to funding, strengthening business support, and helping youth-owned businesses grow and become more competitive.
It also aims to boost township and rural economies while encouraging job creation through youth entrepreneurship.
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Glass Safari 2026 brings international glass artists to Pretoria
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Glass Safari 2026 will bring together local and international glass artists at Tshwane University of Technology from 8 to 25 July.
The biennial programme includes workshops, live demonstrations, studio collaborations and exhibitions involving students, educators and industry professionals.
Artists from countries including the UK, US, Australia and Belgium will work alongside South African students and studios to share skills, techniques and creative approaches in glassmaking.
It focuses on strengthening Southern Africa’s glass art sector through training, innovation and international exchange opportunities.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.39 to the US Dollar, 21.67 to the British Pound, and 18.69to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,016.12 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 73.15 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 58,447.00.
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Deaf Australian twins receive cochlear implants in pioneering dual surgery
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Twin boys in Australia have undergone cochlear implant surgery at the same time in what is believed to be the first procedure of its kind in the country.
Artie and Jack, who were born prematurely with profound hearing loss linked to a genetic condition, received four implants during an eight-hour operation designed to reduce the emotional and medical strain on their family.
The implants were later activated after recovery, allowing the boys to hear sounds for the first time, including their mother’s voice.
Their mother, Emily Porter, described the moment as emotional, saying the twins turned toward her voice with visible excitement and recognition.
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