News Bulletin of 9 October 2026, 12pm

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Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize
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South African judge Navi Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work promoting peace and international law.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee recognised the 85-year-old for holding governments and leaders accountable and standing up for victims of violence and conflict.
Pillay’s career includes defending anti-apartheid activists, leading a United Nations human rights body and serving as a judge in major international cases.
Her award recognises decades of work to protect human rights and promote justice.
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SA Under-19s Win African Badminton Title
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South Africa’s under-19 badminton team has beaten Algeria to win the African Team Relay Championship in Cairo, Egypt.
The South Africans fought back from a 13-point deficit after Algeria dominated the opening sequence.
The team turned the match around, winning the deciding sequence 55–41 to secure the championship.
The team clinched the final two sequences to seal a 2–1 victory and claim the continental title.
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Daniel Grove Retains African Laser Run Title
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South African athlete Daniel Grove has added another continental title to his name, winning gold for the second consecutive time at the African Laser Run Championships in Cape Town.
The 17-year-old from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley near Hermanus overcame strong winds that made the shooting stages challenging, relying on his running to make up lost time.
He will now turn his attention to his school examinations before returning to competition.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.60 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,137.79 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 82,516.00.
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Pirates, Sundowns Set for MTN8 Final Showdown
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All roads lead to Durban this Saturday, as Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns prepare to battle for the 2026 MTN8 title at a sold-out Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Organisers say all match-day arrangements have been finalised, with kick-off scheduled for six o’clock in the evening.
The final has drawn huge demand, with tickets selling out within hours of going on sale.
Supporters are urged to arrive early, download their tickets onto their mobile phones and note that no tickets will be sold at the stadium.
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