News Bulletin of 8 August 2026, 9am

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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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Kearsney College Choir wins global honours
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The Kearsney College Choir from KwaZulu-Natal has won top honours at the 2026 World Choir Festival in Hong Kong.

The choir emerged as the festival's most awarded ensemble with 5 major awards, after competing against more than 70 choirs from 19 countries.

The choir claimed gold in both the Youth Choir and Show Choir categories and claimed the coveted Jury Prize that was awarded for the choir's overall musical excellence and artistic merit.

The choir's achievement has been celebrated as a proud moment for South African choral music.

The five-day event featured international competitions across 14 categories, interactive workshops, masterclasses and Concerts at major venues such as the Hong Kong Cultural Centre and City Hall.
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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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Marvel confirms the return of Black Panther III
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Marvel Studios has confirmed the return of one of its most successful franchises.

The production studio announced its highly anticipated Phase 7 and 2028 lineup projects,during the San Diego Comic-Con in California.

Black Panther III is set for release on the 15th of December 2028, starring British actor David Jonsson in the lead role.
The original Black Panther, starring the late Chadwick Boseman, became a landmark film when it was released in 2018, grossing more than one-point-three billion dollars worldwide.

Marvel movies have generated nearly $33 billion at global box offices, the highest total for any film franchise.
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