News Bulletin of 9 April 2026, 6pm

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Gauteng Hosts Major Investment Conference Today
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The Gauteng Provincial Government is hosting its annual investment conference in Johannesburg today, bringing together investors, municipalities, business leaders and continental partners.
The event aims to showcase concrete investment opportunities. Last year’s conference secured over R312 billion in investment pledges, reinforcing Gauteng’s position as Africa’s premier investment hub.
Officials emphasise that in Gauteng, pledges represent serious commitments rather than casual promises.
The Provincial government says Connecting local business will be a key priority .
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Hospital care buckets bring relief to families across South Africa
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Footprints 4 Sam has delivered 120 Super Sam Hero Buckets to state hospitals across the country, offering practical support to families caring for children with life limiting illnesses.
Filled with essentials like food and toiletries, the buckets are helping ease the pressure on parents spending long periods at their child’s bedside.
The initiative is reaching hospitals in several provinces, bringing comfort, dignity and much needed relief to vulnerable families.
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Sunninghill learners turn recycling into creative action
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Junior College Sunninghill learners have turned waste into wearable art through a colourful recycled fashion initiative celebrating World Recycling Day.
Using items like newspapers, plastic bags, cardboard and bottle tops, learners created imaginative outfits that promoted environmental awareness and practical recycling habits.
The project also encouraged creativity while teaching pupils how everyday choices can help protect the planet.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.45 to the US Dollar, 22.08 to the British Pound, and 19.22 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at4,766.07 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 94.75per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 71,425.00.
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GoFundMe Surpasses R2.5 Million for Thoughtful US Delivery Driver
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A GoFundMe campaign in the United States has raised over R2.5 million for a 70-year-old Domino’s delivery driver after he stopped at another store to get a missing Diet Coke for a customer.
The customer, Brian Wilson, started the fundraiser when he realised he had no cash to tip the driver, Dan.
The story quickly went viral, with more than 1,600 donors from across the country contributing, far surpassing the original $24,000 goal.
Dan, who is just weeks away from retirement, has been celebrated for his thoughtfulness and decades of hard work, with the nation recognising how small acts of care can make a big difference.
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