News Bulletin of 5 October 2026, 2pm

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Fashion Fundraiser To Support Digital Library In Diepsloot
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A fashion fundraiser at Steyn City has raised support for a new digital library and youth programmes in Diepsloot.
The Threads of Impact event, hosted by My Ascent, brought together designers, families and performers on Saturday.
Funds raised will help establish the digital library at the Diepsloot Community Centre, where learners will have access to tablets, curriculum aligned literacy and numeracy apps and free Wi Fi.
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Free State Teacher Named South Africa’s Best Teacher
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Mpho Mosala from Letlotlo Naledi Primary School in Bothaville has been named South Africa’s National Best Teacher at the 26th National Teaching Awards.
The Grade 6 Sesotho teacher was recognised for supporting learners beyond the classroom, including visiting their homes and using her own salary to help pupils facing challenges.
Mosala says she treats her learners as her own children and is committed to helping them stay in school and succeed.
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Transplant Athletes Celebrate Life Through Sport In Pretoria
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Nearly 100 transplant athletes and 10 donor athletes have competed in the 16th South African National Transplant Games in Pretoria.
Hosted by the South African Transplant Sports Association, the four day event featured 12 sporting codes, with athletes ranging from children to competitors in their 70s and 80s.
The Games also gave transplant recipients an opportunity to compete alongside living donors and raise awareness about organ donation.
Athletes who reached the required standards will now enter a requalification process ahead of the 2027 World Transplant Games in Belgium.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.67 to the US Dollar, 22.04 to the British Pound, and 18.68 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,157.93 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 102.25 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 85,970.00.
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Funny Wildlife Photos Named Among 2026 Comedy Photography Finalists
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The 2026 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards have revealed 40 finalists, featuring amusing moments captured by photographers around the world.
The competition received more than 10,000 entries from 112 countries, the highest number in its history.
The public can now vote for their favourite image on the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards website, with one voter set to win 500 US dollars.
The overall winner will receive a safari in Kenya’s Maasai Mara and Nikon camera prizes.
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