News Bulletin of 7 May 2026, 9am

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Joburg Theatre to host Drakensberg Boys Choir Music in the City
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The Drakensberg Boys Choir will return to the stage for the highly anticipated Drakensberg Boys Choir Music in the City from the 17th of June, at the Joburg Theatre.

The four-day showcase promises a vibrant, genre-spanning celebration of community, heritage and global musical exchange.

The concert has evolved into a dynamic cultural gathering, where young voices, diverse traditions, and world-class musicianship converge in one of South Africa’s most energetic urban spaces.
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UKZN athletes earn top honours
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Athletes from the University of KwaZulu-Natal have secured provincial honours and national recognition at the 2026 KZN Sport Awards.
Zakithi Nene was named the KZN Sportsman of the Year and netball coach Precious Mthembu won her second KZN Coach of the year title.

Winners were selected based on performances during the qualification period from the 1st of January to the 31st of December 2025.

UKZN Executive Director for Corporate Relations Normah Zondo commended the athletes for their outstanding performances and inspirational impact.
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SAFA unveils #BafanaFriday campaign
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The South African Football Association led by Commercial and Marketing Manager Errol Madlala, has officially launched the #BafanaFriday campaign
to rally support for the men’s national football team, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The campaign encourages fans in South Africa and abroad to wear green and gold every Friday in support of Bafana Bafana on their road to the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

The initiative is a continuation of the highly successful "Football Fridays" and "Fly the Flag Fridays" movement, which began during the 2010 FIFA World Cup build-up to promote national pride and the hosting of the tournament.

The campaign aims to encourage unity, pride and support for the national team.
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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 81,420.00.
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New York Times Magazine unveils definitive songwriters list
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The New York Times Magazine has compiled a definitive, list of the 30 greatest living American songwriters, featuring icons including Bob Dylan, Taylor Swift, Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton and Kendrick Lamar.

The list which was created by The New York Times Magazine editors, involved thousands of ballots and consultations with hundreds of industry executives and historians and spans genres, honoring legends, pop stars, and country hitmakers through a rigorous polling process.

The feature explores the craft of songwriting with the country’s most influential songwriters.
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