News Bulletin of 7 January 2026, 11am

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SAPRA urges motorists to monitor future price movements
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The South African Petroleum Retailers Association is advising motorists to plan their trips, maintain their vehicles for better fuel efficiency and monitor future price movements.
This as fuel price reductions are in effect, with petrol down 66cents per litre and diesel R1.50-per litre cheaper.
Illuminating paraffin and LPG have also been reduced.
SAPRA national chairperson Henry van der Merwe says the lower prices will ease pressure on households and transport operators:
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65 Joburg SMMEs graduate from City’s Export Development and Capacitation Programme
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65-Johannesburg small and medium-sized enterprises graduated from the City’s Export Development and Capacitation Programme, gaining the skills and licences needed to enter international markets.
Run in partnership with the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the initiative has now trained nearly 150 local entrepreneurs in export readiness.
Graduates, Bokgoni Nonyane secured an official export license and authored a youth entrepreneurship guide, Bukisa Brands expanded into global markets, and Lebogang Madumo of Timeless Décor Services won a manufacturing tender.
Through training, mentorship, and collaboration, the City is turning local artisans into export-ready businesses, strengthening Joburg’s presence in the global economy.
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1st Australian Open Grand Slam tournament starts 18 January
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The Australian Open will see an increase of 16-percent in prize money this year.
The singles champions will take home 46.5-million-rand each out of the total of 1.227-billion-rand, while the increase also include the qualifying rounds.
Tennis Australia’s CEO, Craig Tiley, says this shows the tournament’s commitment to support the game at every level.
The year’s first Grand Slam tournament starts in Melbourne on 18 January.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.35 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,467.60 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 92,802.00.
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Lego unveils Smart Bricks
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Danish toymaker Lego has unveiled a tech-filled versions of its small building blocks, Smart Bricks.
The company announced this at the Consumer Electronic Show 2026 in Las Vegas, saying it will bring sets to life with sound, light and reaction to movement.
Lego called the new product range its most revolutionary innovation in nearly 50-years.
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