News Bulletin of 30 March 2026, 10am

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Joburg students invited to showcase Energy and Renewable Power ideas
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City Power is giving Johannesburg’s public high school students a chance to show their ideas for saving energy and using renewable power.
Learners from non-fee-paying high schools can create posters, short videos, or models using recycled materials to enter the 2026 Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management Schools Competition.
Winners can take home cash prizes, laptops, and even help City Power in their communities.
Schools must submit entries by April 30, giving students a fun way to learn, create, and make a difference.
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South African Hip-hop Museum hosts a viewing workshop
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The South African Hip-hop Museum hosted a viewing workshop for filmmakers on March 7 in Newtown, Johannesburg.
Filmmakers and artists from Merafong attended to practice visual storytelling.
The museum runs programmes where local rappers create and perform, and staff upgrade the space to reflect South African hip-hop culture.
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Klein Karoo Arts Festival celebrates 30 years in Oudtshoorn kickoff
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The 30th annual Klein Karoo National Arts Festival kicked off in Oudtshoorn this weekend, marking three decades of celebrating South African creativity in the heart of the Karoo.
The opening concert featured both established stars and new talent, kicking off a week of theatre, music, visual arts, and community storytelling.
Western Cape Cultural Affairs and Sport MEC Ricardo Mackenzie says while the arts draws the crowds, the economic boost keeps the town thriving, with an expected 100-million-rand invested in Oudtshoorn, and 200-million-rand in the province:
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.10 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,495.15 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 67,715.00.
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Taylor Swift wins seven awards at 2026 iHeartRadio Awards
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Pop star Taylor Swift won seven awards at the 2026 iHeartRadio Awards, capping off a major night for the global star.
Her hit song “The Fate of Ophelia” took top honours, after spending 10 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Other big winners included Miley Cyrus and Sabrina Carpenter, rounding out a star-studded night.
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