News Bulletin of 6 October 2026, 5pm

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Kaizer Chiefs And Sundowns Ladies Win Engen Champ Of Champs
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Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies have been crowned 2026 Engen Champ of Champs winners after strong performances in the finals in Tshwane.
Chiefs claimed the Under 18 boys’ title with a 3 nil victory over East High Academy of Mpumalanga, completing an unbeaten tournament.
Sundowns Ladies won the Under 20 girls’ title with a 2 nil victory over RV United of the Western Cape without conceding a goal throughout the competition.
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Cape Town Kite Festival Returns For 32nd Year
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The Cape Town International Kite Festival returns this month, bringing colourful kites, family activities and a message of hope to the city.
The 32nd edition takes place on 24 and 25 October at Youngsfield Military Base in Ottery, with giant kites from local and international flyers, kite making workshops and entertainment.
Hosted by Cape Mental Health, the festival uses kite flying to encourage conversations about mental health, while every ticket and donation supports free mental health services in the Western Cape.
Deputy CEO Santie Terreblanche says the festival brings people together through hope, resilience and connection while making a meaningful impact.
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Glenrose Xaba Makes History With Fourth Grand Prix Victory
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South Africa marked World Teachers’ Day yesterday, celebrating educators who are making a difference in schools and classrooms.
Mpumalanga received ten awards at the 2026 National Teaching Awards across different categories.
Among the recipients was Elmon Masane Jomo, principal of Kamagugu Inclusive School in Mbombela, who was recognised for excellence in inclusive education leadership.
His work focuses on teacher training and skills development to help educators equip learners with special needs with practical skills for everyday life.
Jomo says the recognition will give him a platform to do more work advocating for children with special needs.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.54 to the US Dollar, 21.95 to the British Pound, and 18.61 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,152.52 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 100.32 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 86,095.00.
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Mpumalanga Teachers Recognised On World Teachers Day
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South African runner Glenrose Xaba made history on Sunday by becoming the first woman to win the SPAR Women’s Challenge Grand Prix Series four times.
Running for Boxer Athletics Club, Xaba won the 10 kilometre race at Marks Park Sports Club in 32 minutes and 26 seconds, successfully defending her title.
The victory comes after a challenging year that included a knee injury and a gradual return to full fitness.
Xaba had set herself the goal of becoming the first four time winner and achieved it in front of supporters in Johannesburg.
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