News Bulletin of 30 June 2026, 7am

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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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Steadfast Africa raises R2 million for charity
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Luxury travel company Steadfast Africa has raised more than R2 million to support the Kolisi Foundation and the Good Work Foundation.
More than 300 guests attended a fundraising event in London to back community development projects in South Africa.
The funding will help expand programmes focused on education, digital inclusion, food security and youth development.
Organisers expect the total to grow as the online auction and raffle continue until 8 July.
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Bafana boosts South Africa's global image
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Brand South Africa CEO Neville Matjie says Bafana Bafana’s FIFA World Cup performance is strengthening the country’s global image and proving that negativity cannot undermine national resilience.
Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Matjie stressed that the team’s success has placed South Africa in the international spotlight, opening discussions on trade, tourism and investment.
He added that engagements in Mexico and the US has attracted interest from businesses keen to explore opportunities:
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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 59,466.00.
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Princess Catherine completes charity hiking challenge
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Princess Catherine, the Princess of Wales, completed the 37-kilometre National Three Peaks Challenge in 24 hours to raise cancer awareness and support charity.
The hike took her across mountains in Scotland, England and Wales, where she carried her own backpack and completed the challenge with little public attention.
After sharing her own cancer diagnosis in 2024, Catherine used the challenge to support cancer patients and encourage recovery beyond treatment.
The funds raised will help the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity improve care and recovery services for patients across the United Kingdom.
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