News Bulletin of 31 March 2026, 9am

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Muldersdrift boxing event opens doors for young fighters
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A boxing event at Syringa Park in Muldersdrift is creating opportunities for young South African fighters to step into the ring.
The No Mercy Series: Boxing for a Change featured close to 50 boxers competing across multiple matches in a day-long showcase of emerging talent.
Organisers say the event also raises funds to support fighters who lack resources, helping them train in safer conditions.
The initiative has already produced results, with Vuyo Radebe and Andre Malumba moving from amateur contests into the professional ranks.
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National Children’s theatre begins building outdoor amphitheatre for kids
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The National Children’s Theatre in Parktown has started building a new outdoor amphitheatre, creating a space where children can explore storytelling and perform on stage.
The theatre will seat 250–275 people and host productions, workshops, and collaborations with Disney, giving young audiences hands-on access to the arts.
It will provide opportunities for children across Johannesburg, especially those who might not otherwise experience theatre, to connect, learn, and express themselves creatively.
The opening ceremony, earlier this month, celebrated decades of community support and highlighted the theatre’s role in inspiring the next generation through performance and creativity.
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Cape Town to boost jobs with R230m superyacht marina at V&A Waterfront
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Cape Town is set to create new jobs and business opportunities with a R230 million superyacht marina at the V&A Waterfront.
The Quay 7 facility, due for completion in October, will support growing superyacht traffic and boost Cape Town’s marine services sector, from engineers to refuelling and supply companies.
The development aims to cement the city’s role as a working maritime hub while driving economic growth in the marine economy.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.18 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,495.82 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 67,616.00.
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South Africa faces Panama in friendly tonight at DHL Stadium
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South Africa will play Panama in an international friendly match this evening at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.
Kick-off is at 7:30pm, and the game will be broadcast live on SABC.
The two sides drew 1–1 in Durban on Friday.
The South African Football Association says Bafana Bafana’s friendly against Panama will provide a competitive, physical, and tactical challenge similar to what they will face in World Cup Group A with Mexico, South Korea, and the UEFA Playoff D winner.
Coach Hugo Broos speaking ahead of this evening's game:
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