News Bulletin of 6 September 2026, 8am

A Little Taste of the Winelands in Joburg
Hyde Park Corner has welcomed spring with Babylon storen in Bloom, a vibrant garden-inspired experience.Bringing together flowers, garden design, food and lifestyle, the activation recreates elements of Babylon storen’s famous Puff Adder walkway on a smaller scale. A special highlight is **South Africa’s first double clivia**, featured in the floral installation.It’s a welcome splash of colour and countryside charm in the heart of Johannesburg — giving city dwellers a chance to slow down, take in the beauty and celebrate the arrival of spring.

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Young Star Takes South Africa to the World
At just 15, Adriaan van der Merwe is showing how young South African talent can dream big, work hard and earn a place on the international stage.Van der Merwe has been selected for the 20-man South African squad heading to the WBSC U15 Baseball World Cup in Mérida, Mexico this month.The young baseball star will have the chance to represent his country against some of the world’s strongest baseball nations, including Japan, Cuba and the Dominican Republic.
For Adriaan, it’s more than a tournament — it’s a chance to proudly wear the South African colours, gain valuable experience and inspire other young athletes to believe that big dreams can take you far beyond home.
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Community Paints Delta Park Fence
Victory Park residents joined forces with CAP Security last week to give a 1km-long fence bordering Delta Park a fresh coat of paint. Hosted by CAP Security Victory Park, the project followed months of preparation, including repairing damaged gates, sanding and wire-brushing the fence, and treating rust along the structure. The community worked alongside CAP's green team and other staff to transform the fence and improve the area around the park. CAP has also supported other projects in the area, including maintaining surrounding spaces, installing solar lights and repairing infrastructure.

Sandton and Gauteng
Financial Indicators
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The Rand is trading at 15.95 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,430.30 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 79,948.00.
Penguins Get Healing Vests
Researchers in Chile are testing an unusual new treatment to help injured Humboldt penguins recover from skin wounds: snug red vests woven with copper and zinc fibres.
The technology has already been used successfully to help injured dogs and cats heal, and veterinarians are now adapting it for penguins. At Buin Zoo near Santiago, researchers carefully measured the birds to create specially designed bodysuits that fit them comfortably. Humboldt penguins are considered a vulnerable species, and Chile is home to the world's largest concentration of these birds. Researchers hope the innovative vests will speed up healing and give injured penguins a better chance of returning to the wild.


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