News Bulletin of 5 March 2026, 9am

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SA film selected for 15th Luxor African Film Festival in Egypt
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South African film God’s Work has been selected for the Long Film Competition at the 15th Luxor African Film Festival in Egypt, where it will premiere across the Middle East and North Africa from 30 March to 5 April.
Directed by Michael James and produced by Sithabile Mkhize, the Durban-set film follows a group of unhoused men living in a deteriorating building as they survive hardship together.
After a sold-out premiere at the Durban International Film Festival, the film will also screen at the Joburg Film Festival currently taking place in Sandton.
Developed with support from South African film bodies and international partners, God’s Work continues to expand its reach through festival screenings at home and abroad.
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Soweto youth get work ready
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Young people in Meadowlands, Soweto have completed a five-day Workplace Readiness Launch Programme aimed at preparing them for the world of work.
The initiative was hosted by Hands-on Skills Solutions, Tsotetsi Holistic Wellness Hub and People of Joburg.
Participants received training in professional communication, teamwork, problem-solving and workplace etiquette, along with guidance on emotional intelligence and resilience.
Organisers say the programme equipped attendees with practical tools and renewed confidence to enter the job market and contribute meaningfully in their future careers.
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Teacher wins $1m prize for creating learning centres in India
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Indian educator and activist Rouble Nagi has won the $1 million Global Teacher Prize for creating more than 800 learning centers for children who have never attended school.
Her classrooms, in over 100 villages, give children safe spaces to learn despite poverty, child labour and poor infrastructure.
Nagi organizes lessons around real-life needs, with flexible schedules, hands-on activities using recycled materials, and practical skills that help families immediately:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.33 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 5,159.40 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 72,565.00.
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Blitzboks face New Zealand, Spain and Britain in Canada
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South Africa faces New Zealand, Spain and Great Britain in this weekend’s sevens world series tournament in Canada.
The Blitzboks are currently second on the log behind Fiji after winning the tournaments in Cape Town and Perth, with less favourite results in Dubai and Singapore.
The All Blacks are third and France fourth, followed by Australia, Argentina, Spain and Great Britain.
The next tournament will take place in New York next weekend, followed by events in Hong Kong, Valladolid in Spain and Bordeaux in France.
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