News Bulletin of 5 August 2026, 11am

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Redhill learners secure robotics finals spot
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Redhill School robotics teams won gold, silver and bronze at the World Robotics Olympiad Gauteng regional competition, securing a place at the national finals.
Ten teams competed against 17 schools, with the gold-winning team creating an AI-powered robot that plays marimba music based on recognised images.
The project uses technology to showcase and preserve Shona culture.
The winning team will now represent Gauteng at the national finals, with the chance to compete internationally in Puerto Rico.
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Young artists take Joburg Theatre stage
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On The List Broadway the NSA Way opens at the Joburg Theatre from tomorrow until Sunday.
The musical features learners from the National School of the Arts, working with professional creatives.
Set in 2026, the production explores a changing creative landscape and gives young performers a platform to showcase their work.
Co-Director, Kensiwe Tshabalala, was speaking to the Sabc:
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Lonehill community raises funds through fun run
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More than 800 residents joined the 24th Otter Estates Lonehill Fun Run/Walk in Johannesburg to raise funds for the Lonehill Dam revival project.
The 5km fun run and walk, held on 1 August, was organised by the Lonehill Residents Association with support from local sponsors.
Funds raised will help restore the dam and support environmental projects in the area.
The event brought together runners, walkers and community groups to improve a shared public space.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.37 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,051.72 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,170.00.
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Ndlovu Youth Choir makes Edinburgh debut
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The Ndlovu Youth Choir will make its Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut in Scotland from 6 to 30 August 2026 with its production A Celebration of Africa.
The group recently wrapped up performances in Johannesburg before travelling to Scotland for the festival.
The choir will showcase South African music and culture through performances featuring gospel, amapiano and songs by local artists.
The group has prepared the production over several months as it takes its music to one of the world’s largest arts festivals.
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