News Bulletin of 6 July 2026, 11am

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Career Expo Inspires Diepsloot Learners
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Afrika Tikkun Wings of Life hosted a Career Expo for Grade 11 and 12 learners at its Diepsloot centre on 3 July.
Professionals from industries including entrepreneurship, the arts, sport and community development introduced learners to different career opportunities after matric.
The event encouraged young people to explore pathways beyond university while connecting them with mentors and industry professionals.
The expo aimed to help learners make informed career choices and prepare for the world of work.
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Youth Businesses Get Funding Boost
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Young entrepreneurs will receive funding and business support through a new initiative launched by Absa.
The Youth Entrepreneurship Fund offers grant funding, mentorship and access to markets to help young business owners grow sustainable enterprises.
The 12-month programme, delivered with the Tshiamo Foundation, aims to remove funding barriers while creating jobs and boosting economic growth.
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Pienaar Youth Build New Opportunities
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Young people in Pienaar, outside Mbombela, have hosted their first Economic Empowerment Indaba to help tackle unemployment and other challenges facing local youth.
The event brought together government and private sector representatives to share information on job opportunities, skills development and entrepreneurship.
Organiser, Innocent Mibi hopes the initiative will help young people overcome poverty, crime and substance abuse by connecting them with support and opportunities:
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.22 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,174.93 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 63,000.00.
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Harry Styles Sets Wembley Record
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Harry Styles has become the artist with the most concerts performed at Wembley Stadium in a single year after completing 12 sold-out shows in London.
The run, which began on 12 June, broke records previously held by Taylor Swift and Coldplay after extra dates were added because of strong ticket demand.
During his final concert, Styles thanked his former One Direction bandmates for their role in his career.
His tour now continues to Brazil, Mexico, the United States and Australia.
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