News Bulletin of 5 November 2026, 11am

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New Sports Facility Opens in Denver
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A new sports facility has opened in Denver, Johannesburg, to give young people access to sport, mentorship and skills development.
The Sport Against Crime Initiative was funded by WIKA Instruments and developed with SAPS, PRASA and 20 corporate partners.
The project includes a dedicated sports facility and a 1 000-square-metre community garden, built on previously neglected land.
The garden will also provide agricultural training and work experience for 15 participants, including six temporary employees.
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Hubo Studio Wins Two International Awards
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Johannesburg-based Hubo Studio has won two international awards for its design of the Redhill Early Learning Centre in Sandton.
The firm received the Jury Winner award in the Best Kindergarten category and the Popular Choice award for Educational Interiors at the 2026 Architizer A+Awards.
The centre accommodates up to 370 children and was designed as a mini-city, with interconnected learning spaces, creative studios and indoor and outdoor areas that allow children to explore, play and interact.
Its design is based on the Reggio Emilia approach, which encourages children to learn through creativity, discovery and hands-on experiences.
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Springboks Name Strong Squad for Italy Clash
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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named a near full-strength team for Saturday's Nations Championship match against Italy.
The decision follows the team's recent loss to Australia in Perth, with Erasmus saying the team needs to build winning momentum ahead of tough matches against France and Ireland.
The squad has more than a thousand Test caps combined, showing the experience the Boks are bringing into the match.
Erasmus says the team is taking the Nations Championship seriously, with hopes of reaching the final stages of the competition:
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.42 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,297.00.
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Max Smart Makes Rally Championship History
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South African rally driver Max Smart has made history by becoming the first South African to win the Spanish Gravel Rally Championship.
The 24-year-old secured the 2026 title after finishing third at the season-ending Rally of Granada, following a strong campaign that included two rally victories.
Smart's journey to the title included moving to Spain in pursuit of his motorsport dream.
He has thanked his team, sponsors and supporters for helping him achieve the milestone.
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Local: 166 words (66%), National: 0 words (0%), International: 87 words (34%)