News Bulletin of 31 August 2026, 6pm

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Reach For A Dream Children Enjoy Fast Cars at Kyalami
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Reach For A Dream, which creates special experiences and fulfils dreams for children facing life threatening illnesses, treated members of its Pretoria Dream Club to an exciting day at the Festival of Motoring at Kyalami.
The children explored the event and enjoyed thrilling laps around the circuit in supercars.
Through its Dream Club programme, the organisation brings children facing similar health challenges together through fun outings and activities.
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Alexandra Learners Put Their Spelling Skills to the Test
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More than 100 primary school learners in Alexandra took part in this year’s Read Alex Spelling Bee, with the latest session held on Saturday.
The initiative encourages children in a community where reading for enjoyment outside the classroom is not always common to develop a stronger interest in books and language.
Now in its fourth year, the programme also runs reading sessions to help learners build their vocabulary, confidence and communication skills
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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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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.14 to the US Dollar, 21.86 to the British Pound, and 18.73 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,432.53 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 88.10 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 78,483.00.
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South African Born Model Wins Miss Universe Thailand
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South African born model Tharina Botes has been crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2026 and will represent Thailand at the Miss Universe competition later this year.
Botes, who has Thai and South African heritage, has spent a decade competing in pageants and previously represented South Africa at Miss International in 2016.
She was also crowned Miss Thailand World in 2023, after previously finishing as first runner up at Miss Universe Thailand in 2021.
Her latest victory comes after years of setbacks and continued competition.
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