News Bulletin of 4 September 2026, 4pm

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Khulisa Ubuntu Foundation empowers Midrand entrepreneurs
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The Khulisa Ubuntu Foundation hosted its inaugural Grace to Grow skills and entrepreneurship conference in Midrand, giving local entrepreneurs a platform to demonstrate their talents and share the journeys behind their businesses.
Entrepreneurs offered practical demonstrations, answered questions from attendees and explained how they developed their skills before turning them into income generating ventures.
The free conference forms part of the foundation’s efforts to promote skills development, entrepreneurship and greater economic opportunities for local residents.
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NRF Awards celebrate research making a difference
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South Africa’s leading researchers have been recognised at the 2026 National Research Foundation Awards, held at the Boardwalk Hotel and Casino in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape on Thursday.
The winners have played significant roles in their fields, with their research addressing challenges facing South Africa and the wider African continent.
The NRF has also increased its support for postgraduate students, with funding for women rising from 53% to 61% and overall support becoming more representative.
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Pretoria students gain insight into visual impairment
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Students at the University of Pretoria’s Groenkloof Campus were given the opportunity to better understand the experiences of blind and partially sighted people during Disability Week.
The South African National Council for the Blind joined the 1 September event, where students could interact with assistive devices and learn how technology helps people with visual impairments live more independently.
The initiative also encouraged students to ask questions and consider how accessibility can be improved for people with disabilities.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.01 to the US Dollar, 21.61 to the British Pound, and 18.57 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,381.27 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 95.52 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 79,452.00.
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Finland and Sweden reconnect by rail
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Finland and Sweden have launched their first cross border passenger train service in 30 years, reconnecting the towns of Oulu and Haparanda.
The twice daily service is expected to boost tourism, business and travel opportunities across the remote northern region.
Passengers will also be able to connect to other Swedish destinations, with more transfer options planned in the coming months.
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