News Bulletin of 4 February 2026, 9am

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Ekurhuleni children get chance to show off art skills
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Primary school learners in Ekurhuleni now have the opportunity to showcase their drawing skills by entering a competition focused on energy efficiency and renewable energy.
The initiative allows children to express their own ideas through freehand artwork, without help from adults or the use of AI.
Entries opened on 1 February and will close on 6 March, with prizes totalling R20 000 available for learners and their schools.
The competition encourages creativity while helping young learners understand how to save energy.
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AI helps teachers focus on kids
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Industrial Engineer Elderick Olckers says an AI platform developed to handle grading and administrative tasks will allow educators to focus more on teaching and interacting with learners.
The system developed by South African engineers automates routine paperwork, particularly in overcrowded classrooms.
By grading assignments automatically, it reduces the time teachers spend on marking.
Here is what Olckers has to say:
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Riders unite for World Cancer Day
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The first annual – Saddle Up – was hosted across provinces on Sunday in honour of World Cancer Day.
The first annual Saddle Up ride took place across Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town on Sunday to mark World Cancer Day.
Riders, motorcycle clubs, friends and families dressed in costumes and rode in convoys to honour cancer survivors and those lost to the disease.
The event raised awareness about cancer and celebrated community and resilience.
Non-Profit Organisation, Cancervive says as the global community observes World Cancer Day today, the organisation continues to educate and inspire people through experiences that encourage collective action against cancer.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 15.96 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 76,544.00.
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Netflix to air special BTS comeback performance
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Netflix has announced that it will stream the first global live performance of K-pop supergroup BTS’s new album on March 21.
The seven-member group returns after a hiatus to complete mandatory military service in South Korea, releasing the album on March 20.
The live performance will be broadcast from Seoul.
BTS will follow the release with a world tour beginning in South Korea, moving through Japan and the United States.
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