News Bulletin of 8 August 2026, 12pm

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Chinese Association launches community sports facility
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The Chinese Association has officially launched a new multi-purpose sports facility at Rivonia Central.

The project has transformed an unused rooftop parking area into a modern facility for basketball, netball and volleyball.

The opening brought together players, families and community members for a day of sporting activities, including a three-on-three basketball tournament and exhibition matches.

The Association's chairperson Daniel Lee says the project was inspired by the Chinese community's passion for basketball and aims to create a space where people can connect through sport.
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Tsakane Winter Games celebrate youth sport
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The Tsakane Community Games Winter Championships recently concluded after weeks of exciting soccer and netball competition featuring young players from across the community.

The tournament which started on the 4th of July has been ongoing during the school holidays with games taking place at the Tsakane Stadium, the Phela Ndaba Ground and Letsie Primary School sports grounds.

The tournament featured soccer and netball competitions across multiple age groups, with U11, U13, U15 and U17 soccer divisions, as well as U13, U15 and senior netball competitions.

Tournament organiser, Thuso Mtsweni, says the purpose of the tournament was to create an environment where young athletes can explore and express their talent and to take children off the streets during the school holidays.

The teams received medals and cups in recognition of their dedication and hard work.
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ICT Initiative expands digital learning
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A nationwide digital education initiative is bringing technology and internet connectivity to schools in remote communities, with over 1,200 young people employed nationwide as part of efforts to expand access to technology and connectivity in underserved communities.

The National Teq ICT Innovation Programme is introducing fully equipped computer centres, ICT learning systems and unlimited Wi-Fi access to schools across all nine provinces.

The programme is designed to modernise learning environments while equipping communities with the tools needed to participate in a rapidly evolving digital economy.
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Sports Ministry announces R3 Million boost for national hockey teams
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The Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has approved three-million-rand in funding for both the men’s and women’s national hockey teams to cover their participation in next month’s World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands.

In an open letter, the women’s national team player Onthatile Zulu revealed that players were expected to contribute towards flights and cover costs, including accommodation, meals and medical expenses.

McKenzie says representing the country is a national honour and says the funding is a necessary measure to ensure reigning African champions do not have to carry the financial burden in order to represent their country.
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