News Bulletin of 31 August 2026, 4pm

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Abigail Kubeka Honoured for 69 Years in Entertainment
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Legendary South African actress, singer and style icon Abigail Kubeka has been honoured at the Ignite Her Soul Experience in Johannesburg, presented by the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz.
The 86 year old has enjoyed a career spanning 69 years, performing on stages in South Africa and abroad and contributing to music, theatre and television.
Standard bank Joy of Jazz CEO Masindi Mantwa Chinoamadi says Ignite Her Soul honours women in the arts every year, with Kubeka deserving recognition for her contribution and lasting influence on generations of South Africans
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Greenfields Man Walks 831km to Create Jobs
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A Greenfields man in East London is preparing to walk 831 kilometres to Ngcobo in the Eastern Cape to raise funds to build a handwork skills centre.
Zama Nobevu, founder of the Pariio Foundation, will begin the solo walk on November 1.
The centre has not yet been built, but aims to equip young people and adults with practical skills to start businesses and create employment opportunities.
The foundation has already trained 120 young people and adults through its community skills programme.
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Community Brings Winter Warmth to Kruinhof Elderly
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Elderly residents at Kruinhof Retirement Village received knitted blankets, beanies and scarves to help keep them warm during the final days of winter.
The donation was made possible by New Life Unity Church in Edenvale, whose members used their time and knitting skills to create the winter items.
The initiative forms part of wider efforts by Rest-a-While to support older people by providing care, assistance and opportunities to socialise.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.18 to the US Dollar, 21.86 to the British Pound, and 18.72 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,436.87 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 88.10 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 77,999.00.
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Ndlovu Youth Choir Wins Five Star Reviews in Edinburgh
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South Africa’s Ndlovu Youth Choir has received five star reviews during its debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland.
The choir, from Limpopo, has been performing a one hour show combining African music, choreography, global hits, reimagined classics and original music.
Its performances have received five star reviews from The Scotsman, Edinburgh Festivals Magazine and One4Review, with audiences also praising the group’s energy and talent.
The choir has been performing at the Assembly Hall and its run at the festival ends today.
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