News Bulletin of 8 October 2026, 10am

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Shimza Debuts at DJ Mag Top 100
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South African DJ and producer Shimza has made his debut on the 2026 DJ Mag Top 100 DJs list, ranking at number 75.
He joins fellow South African Black Coffee, who placed 14th, while Swiss-South African deep-house producer Nora En Pure also featured at number 73.
Shimza’s entry follows a year of international activity, including his residency at Pacha Ibiza, the launch of his Shimza & Co event series, and the release of his Sunset in Pretoria EP.
Shimza’s entry follows a year of international activity, including his residency at Pacha Ibiza, the launch of his Shimza & Co event series, and the release of his Sunset in Pretoria EP.
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Benoni Teacher Wins Cricket Coaching Award
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Benoni teacher and volunteer coach Basheera Mayet has been named Eastern Cricket’s KFC Mini-Cricket Volunteer Coach of the Year.
Mayet has worked with young cricketers since 2014 through her Actonville mini-cricket hub.
She was also nominated for the same category at the Cricket South Africa awards in July.
Her work gives children in her community an opportunity to play cricket and develop their skills.
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Western Cape Team Wins 18 Podiums
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Team Western Cape has secured 18 podium places at the 2026 National Skills Competition.
More than 17,000 learners took part in qualifying rounds, with 151 learners and 77 teachers reaching the national final.
Competitors tackled practical challenges in disciplines including electronics, automotive and woodworking, testing their technical skills, problem-solving and precision.
Education MEC Jaco Londt says the achievement shows what is possible when technical and vocational skills are invested in to prepare young people for the world of work.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.61 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,144.57 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 82,934.00.
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African Fashion Leaders Join BRICS+ Summit
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African fashion leaders, including representatives from South Africa, took part in the BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow.
The summit brought together industry leaders from more than 60 countries to discuss investment, new manufacturing technologies, consumer trends and access to international markets.
MTC Windhoek Fashion Week director Kalistu Ramos Mukoroli says the summit gives African designers an opportunity to connect with new markets:
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