News Bulletin of 4 May 2026, 8am

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Hidden Gems South Africa to showcase hidden destinations
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A new travel series Hidden Gems South Africa will showcase lesser-known destinations across the country.
The BBC-produced series follows six travel influencers as they explore 10 locations, including Skukuza, Winterton and the Cederberg, highlighting travel experiences beyond major tourist areas.
The programme aims to promote regional tourism by directing attention to smaller destinations that are often overlooked.
It also encourages audience engagement, with viewers able to vote weekly for their favourite location featured in the series.
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Table Mountain Summit gets new accessible walkway
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A new accessible walkway has been installed at the summit of Table Mountain to improve access for visitors with disabilities and mobility challenges.
The project aims to make movement around the summit easier for people who previously struggled to navigate the site.
The upgrade forms part of efforts to improve access to major tourist sites.
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Managing Director Wahida Parker says this is a step towards making Table Mountain more inclusive:
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Miss SA 2026 entries open
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Entries for Miss South Africa 2026 have opened and close on 17 May.
The Miss South Africa organisation invites South African women aged 20 to 32 to apply.
Selected contestants will complete a development programme that trains them in leadership, communication and community engagement, with support from the Empower Youth Africa initiative.
The programme prepares participants to work on community projects and take on public leadership roles.
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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 79,931.00.
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SA wins 4×100m Heat at World Athletics Relays in Gaborone
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South Africa’s defending champions in the 4×100-metres, Bayanda Walaza, Shaun Maswanganyi, Bradley Nkoana, and Akani Simbine powered to victory in Heat 3 of the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone on Saturday, clocking the distance in 37.68 seconds.
The 4×400 metres squad featuring Gardeo Isaacs, Zakithi Nene, Lythe Pillay, and Antonie Nortje dominated Heat 2 in 2 minutes 58.04 seconds.
Both teams secured automatic qualification for yesterday's finals.
While South Africa’s women’s 4x400m team set a new national record, it was not fast enough for them to make the final 8.
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