News Bulletin of 4 March 2026, 3pm

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Brixton Pool upgrades enhance safety and accessibility for the community
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Johannesburg’s Brixton swimming pool, built in 1938, is being upgraded with an R84-million investment.
Work includes modern changing rooms, better access for differently-abled users, refurbished facilities, and new green spaces, a library, and a children’s play area.
The pool has long been a hub for learning, recreation, and community engagement, hosting school swimming lessons and family activities.
Once complete, the pool will continue to serve generations of families, learners, and swimmers in Johannesburg.
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Cape Town startup builds AI with local voices
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Cape Town company Untapped AI is developing artificial intelligence systems trained on South African languages and accents to improve customer engagement.
The platform helps businesses avoid overseas tools that often mispronounce local names and struggle with regional speech patterns.
Untapped AI hosts its systems locally, reducing delays and making interactions feel natural for users.
The service is available to small and large businesses, offering a homegrown alternative for culturally authentic AI.

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WWF South Africa hosts Earth Hour outdoor cinema in Joburg
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To celebrate Earth Hour, WWF South Africa, in partnership with South African National Biodiversity Institute, is hosting an outdoor cinema at the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden on Saturday, 28 March 2026.
Guests of all ages can enjoy the 2012 animated film The Lorax, which carries a strong environmental message, while bringing their own picnics or using available food trucks.
Earth Hour is the world’s largest grassroots environmental campaign, inspiring individuals to take action against climate change and biodiversity loss.
The event will run from 4pm, with the film starting about 30 minutes after sunset.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.36 to the US Dollar, 16.36 to the British Pound, and 19.04 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 5,192.55 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 81.40 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 70,868.00.
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Tiwa Savage launches music foundation in Nigeria
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Global Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has launched the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation in partnership with Berklee College of Music to expand access to world class music education in Nigeria.
The first initiative will bring Berklee faculty to Lagos in April for a fully funded four day intensive programme for 100 emerging Nigerian music creators.
Training will include production, songwriting, sound engineering and music business skills, with top participants considered for future scholarships.
Savage says the aim is to build sustainable careers and strengthen Africa’s growing music industry.

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