News Bulletin of 4 September 2026, 6am

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UP launches five-year Africa research programme
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The University of Pretoria has launched a five-year research programme to find solutions to climate, water and food challenges across Africa.
Researchers from different fields will work together on issues such as drought, floods, water shortages and food security.
The programme will also bring researchers together with government, policymakers and other partners.
The aim is to develop practical solutions while training the next generation of African researchers.
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George Festival returns with expanded programme
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The George Festival is set to return in December with an expanded programme and even more opportunities to showcase the municipality’s incredible talent, culture, art and sport.
The festival will take place from the 9 to the 13th of December.
The municipality’s spokesperson, Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe, says the festival aims to bring people of all ages together through sport and entertainment:
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CapCut partners with One Club for creatives
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CapCut and The One Club for Creativity have formed a global partnership to give young creatives, students and content creators access to competitions, training and international opportunities.
CapCut will provide a brief for the Young Ones Student Awards and present ADC Young Guns 24, a competition for creatives aged 30 and under.
The partnership will also include online and in-person events, creator content and support for several awards programmes.
The two organisations say the partnership will help creatives build skills and prepare for the growing use of artificial intelligence in the industry.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 15.99 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,429.11 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,979.00.
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Springbok Women face Black Ferns Saturday
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The Springbok Women face New Zealand’s Black Ferns at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg at 1:30pm on Saturday.
The match is a rematch of last year’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final, which South Africa lost after the teams were level 10-all at halftime.
The Bok Women come into the Test after playing the USA and winning all their matches in Fiji.
The Springbok men will also face the All Blacks at 5:10pm at FNB Stadium tomorrow.
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