News Bulletin of 5 May 2026, 3pm

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Digital boost for Pretoria primary school learners
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Sunvalley Primary in Pretoria has received ten new computers from Time Square to support digital learning.
The donation will benefit more than 1 200 learners by improving computer literacy, research skills and classroom engagement.
The no fee school continues to achieve strong results despite serving surrounding communities with limited resources. School leaders say the equipment will enable more interactive teaching and better prepare learners for a digital future.
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Ben Rodrigues Becomes First South African to Win International Portuguese Music Award
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South African artist Ben Rodrigues has made history after winning the New Talent category at the International Portuguese Music Awards in the United States.
The Cape Town based musician became the first South African to claim the global honour, which celebrates artists of Portuguese descent from around the world.
Rodrigues also performed at the ceremony in Rhode Island, showcasing his music on an international stage.
The win adds to a milestone week for the artist, who recently announced his engagement in Cape Town.
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Chess Set Donation Brings New Learning Opportunities for Gauteng Children
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The Angel Network in Gauteng has received a generous donation of chess sets aimed at supporting children through educational play and development.
The sets were recently unpacked at the organisation, where children quickly engaged with the games, showing interest and focus as they learned how to play.
The Angel Network says the initiative helps build skills such as strategic thinking, problem solving and respectful engagement, while offering a positive learning experience.
The organisation says the donation reflects how meaningful impact can come through opportunities that support growth and development.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.79 to the US Dollar, 22.62 to the British Pound, and 19.53 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,535.57 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 114.44 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,971.00.
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Historic win as first female trainer claims Run for the Roses
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American horse trainer Cherie DeVaux has made history by becoming the first woman to win the Kentucky Derby in more than 150 years.
Her horse, Golden Tempo, staged a dramatic comeback from last place to win as a long shot at more than 20 to one odds.
The victory marks a breakthrough in a sport where women have been underrepresented at top level.
DeVaux says she could hardly believe the result after the race.
She also used the moment to encourage women worldwide
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