News Bulletin of 5 November 2026, 12pm

Learners from four South African schools and two universities have won prizes worth a combined one-million-rand in the 2026 JSE Investment Challenge.
Almost 92-thousand learners and university students took part in the competition, where teams used virtual portfolios to invest in JSE-listed companies and learn about managing money and financial risks.
The winning school teams came from Gauteng, Mpumalanga and the Western Cape, while the university winners were from Stellenbosch University and the University of the Western Cape.
The prizes include investment vouchers, while the winning university team in the Speculator category also receives an overseas trip to an international stock exchange.

Two South African performers have taken the country's music and cultural heritage to the Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo, an international arts gathering held from the 9th to the 13th of October.
Opera and jazz vocalist Nomzekelo Jamakazi Bazana and singer, poet and storyteller Queen Bongi Kotta Ramushwana represented South Africa at the event.
The gathering brought together more than 2,000 artists and cultural professionals from 60 countries, creating opportunities for international collaboration.
The two performers also shared South African music, storytelling and drumming traditions with students at the Africa Centre in Hong Kong.

Lagos Fashion Week has brought together African designers, fashion enthusiasts and industry leaders for a celebration of African creativity.
Held under the theme CRAFTED, the event featured runway shows and exhibitions, giving both emerging and established designers a platform to showcase their collections and share their work with a wider audience.
It also created opportunities for designers to connect with buyers, retailers and international industry players, potentially opening doors to new markets and business partnerships.
Senegaese Fashion Designer, Amina Ladymya:
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