News Bulletin of 4 May 2026, 1pm

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Walk the Talk returns to Johannesburg with new Jozi My Jozi theme
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The 702 Walk the Talk is set to return on 26 July, reimagined as the Jozi My Jozi Walk the Talk.
The event will once again bring residents together to celebrate community spirit while encouraging people to reconnect with the city.
Supported by the City of Johannesburg and Jozi My Jozi, the route will start and finish at Ellis Park Stadium, with a focus on showcasing the inner city.
Participants can choose between 5, 8 and 15 kilometre routes, taking in key parts of the Johannesburg CBD.
Public transport options including Gautrain and Prasa will also be available to improve access on the day.
Primedia Head of Events Keitumetse Madisha talks about the partnership with Jozi y Jozi
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Record-breaking whale supergroup spotted off South African coast
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Photographers Chris Fallows and Monique Fallows have documented a record 304 baleen whales in a single group off the Western Cape near Cape Point.
The sighting occurred during feeding season, when the Benguela Current draws krill that attract humpback whales.
Researchers say these supergroups form during intense feeding, and the increase in sightings may point to recovering whale populations and shifting food patterns.
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NSRI survival swimming programme helps Rhodes students gain water confidence
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The NSRI Survival Swimming programme has expanded at Rhodes University in the Eastern Cape, giving students the chance to learn vital water safety skills.
The initiative supports young adults who never learned to swim, offering structured lessons in a safe environment.
Participants are taught basics like floating, breathing control and safe movement in water, building confidence over time.
Demand is growing, with a long waiting list and new instructors being trained in nearby communities.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.63 to the US Dollar, 22.55 to the British Pound, and 19.49 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,575.43 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 108.17 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 78,397.00.
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Audible opens bookless store to showcase rise of audiobooks
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Audiobook platform Audible has opened what it says is the world’s first bookless bookstore in New York, offering a new way to experience storytelling without physical books.
The Audible Story House on the Lower East Side features interactive listening spaces, including audio stations and a dedicated room for speaker based storytelling.
Visitors can browse audiobook samples using digital story tiles and access full titles through the app.
The concept comes as audiobook sales in the United States continue to grow, topping two billion dollars in 2024, reflecting rising demand for audio content and shared listening experiences.
(This is good news because it highlights innovation in storytelling and expanding access to books in more flexible and inclusive formats.)
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