News Bulletin of 4 May 2026, 10am

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Hidden Gems South Africa to showcase hidden destinations
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Young farmers are gaining new opportunities to grow their businesses after attending the Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba.
The event held last month in Pretoria, brought together young farmers and agripreneurs for training, mentorship and networking.
Attendees learned how to access funding, secure land and enter new markets.
The programme also focused on supporting women farmers through initiatives like the Momentum Group Foundation’s Women in Farming programme.
Organisers say the event aims to help young farmers build sustainable businesses and increase their income.
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Hillcrest School Fashion Challenge uses delivery bags
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Teachers and learners at Hillcrest Primary School in KwaZulu-Natal took part in a fashion challenge using Checkers Sixty60 delivery bags.
Mrs Byram and Mrs Storm joined LEAP class learners in designing outfits from the packaging during a 60-minute classroom activity.
The teachers cut and styled the materials alongside learners to create wearable outfits.
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Polokwane pupil to represent SA at Chess Championship
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A Grade 3 pupil from Flora Park Comprehensive Primary School in Polokwane, Limpopo will represent South Africa at the Commonwealth Chess Championship in Sri Lanka.
Eight-year-old Ntokoto Mashava is among 20-South African chess players aged eight selected for the tournament in May.
Mashava secured his place after winning a regional chess competition in March.
His Sister and Coach Inkari Mashava has this to say:
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.64 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,613.77 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 79,769.00.
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New York Times releases 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters
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The New York Times released its list of the 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters, including Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, Jay-Z and Bob Dylan.
Carey, who has written or co-written all her No. 1 singles, earned a place on the list alongside artists such as Lionel Richie, Carole King and Lana Del Rey.
She thanked The New York Times and described the honour as significant, saying in a post: she is grateful for the “incredible honour” and values being recognised as a songwriter above anything else.
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