News Bulletin of 7 August 2026, 11am

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Teen Water Solution Reaches Global Stage
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Seventeen-year-old Sikhulile Nkosi from Mpumalanga is preparing to represent South Africa at the Stockholm Junior Water Prize in Sweden later this month.
The Grade 11 learner at Sitintile Secondary School in Mbombela earned the opportunity after winning the South African Youth Water Prize for developing an innovative coating that reduces microplastic and chemical contamination in drinking water.
South Africans are being encouraged to support Nkosi by voting for the People's Choice Award before voting closes on 15 August.
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Eden Park Schools Gain Sports Support
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Eden Park Secondary School in Alberton has opened a new multipurpose sports court, while seven nearby schools received sports kits as part of a youth sports programme.
The facility, handed over on July 31, supports netball, volleyball, basketball, hockey, soccer and wheelchair sports.
The initiative aims to increase access to sporting facilities for learners and communities in the area.
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UNESCO Adds Five African Heritage Sites
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Five African countries have secured new UNESCO World Heritage recognition after 25 sites were added to the global list.
Comoros, São Tomé and Príncipe, and South Sudan received their first-ever listings, highlighting the continent’s cultural and natural heritage.
Chief Research Scientist in Heritage National Museums of Kenya, Purity Kiura, says the recognition helps preserve Africa’s heritage while creating opportunities for communities to benefit from these sites:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

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

Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,340.00.
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SAFA Invests Millions Into Football Future
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The South African Football Association will invest more than R100 million of its R218 million FIFA World Cup prize money into football development and administration.
Finance Committee Chairperson Mxolisi Sibam says the move honours the players' wish to strengthen grassroots football and develop future Bafana Bafana stars.
Premier Soccer League clubs that supplied players to the national team will also benefit, with Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates each set to receive more than R25 million.
SAFA has also allocated R65 million for player bonuses and the national team's coaching staff.
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