News Bulletin of 31 August 2026, 2pm

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Gauteng Expands Digital Access Across the Province
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Gauteng has reached a new digital transformation milestone, with more than 1 200 government, healthcare and school sites now connected to the Gauteng Provincial Network.
The province has also developed 59 online government services, while more than 25 000 people have benefited from digital skills, youth technology and innovation programmes.
More than 400 ICT entrepreneurs have also received support.
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Handmade Gifts Bring Comfort to Children in Need
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Matla A Bana has received a donation of handmade items from the Dutch Reformed Church of Bloubergstrand to help support vulnerable children.
The donation includes knitted beanies, jerseys, headbands, worry worms, teddy bears, sensory toys and sanitary towel pouches.
The items will be included in comfort packs given to children who have experienced abuse, providing practical essentials and something comforting during a difficult time.
Matla A Bana says its work has reached more than 100,000 children over the past 24 years.
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Rand Airport Airshow Returns to Germiston
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The Rand Airport Airshow returned to Germiston on Sunday after a three year break, bringing aviation enthusiasts, families and aspiring pilots together for a day of aerial displays.
The programme featured aerobatic performances, historic aircraft and formation flying, while visitors could also view aircraft on the ground and learn more about aviation careers.
The event attracted large crowds and gave local businesses an opportunity to benefit from increased activity in the area.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.13 to the US Dollar, 21.84 to the British Pound, and 18.71 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,450.16 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 88.10 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 78,443.00.
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Zambezi Fest Brings South African Culture to the UK
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Zambezi Fest brought a taste of South Africa to Northampton in the UK from Thursday to Sunday, giving South Africans living abroad an opportunity to reconnect with home.
Now in its second year, the festival featured familiar foods such as boerewors, biltong, bunny chow and pap, alongside music, storytelling and family activities.
The event also screened the Springboks’ Test against the All Blacks on Saturday, bringing the community together through sport.
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