News Bulletin of 9 April 2026, 6am

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Gauteng Youth, including disabled, invited to apply for Learnership Program
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The Skills Development Corporation is inviting Gauteng residents aged 18 to 28, including people with disabilities, to apply for its learnership programme.
The courses cover subjects such as management, and applications can be submitted online or at campuses in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Since 2014, SDC has graduated over 21,000 learners and paid more than R1 billion in stipends.
The programme also helps businesses earn B-BBEE points while developing youth skills and managing learner placements.
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Youth Leadership Workshop in Soshanguve boosts confidence and community skills
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A youth leadership workshop in Soshanguve is helping young people build confidence and take on leadership roles in their community.
Organised by Sifisokuhle Mkhwanazi, the programme equipped participants with practical skills through discussions, storytelling, and group activities.
Attendees shared personal challenges, engaged in team exercises, and some stepped forward to lead, showing growing confidence and self-belief.
Organisers say the initiative responds to a need for youth development platforms and aims to support long-term growth among young people in the area.
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Funding boosts to support athletes with disabilities in South Africa
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South African Sports Confederation President Barry Hendricks says increased funding to the South African Sports Association for the Physically Disabled will expand participation and better prepare athletes with disabilities for competition.
This comes as SASCOC and the Olympic Committee has raised funding from R60 million to R100 million over the next four years.
The funds will support training programmes, equipment purchases, and improve access to competitions across the country:
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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 71,018.00.
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Zimbabwe to host India and Australia in home cricket series
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Zimbabwe Cricket will host India and Australia in two home series later this year.
India will tour in July for a three-match T20 series, offering Zimbabwe a chance to respond after their recent World Cup defeat.
Australia will then visit in September for a three-match One Day International series, marking their first tour to Zimbabwe since 2014.
All matches will be played at Harare Sports Club.
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