News Bulletin of 9 September 2026, 8am

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SA Junior Surfers Head to El Salvador
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South Africa’s junior surfers are heading to El Salvador to compete at the World Junior Surfing Championships.
The team has spent months preparing through selection camps, physical training, simulated heats and time in the water.
The championships have been running since September 4 and will conclude on September 13.
Surfing South Africa says the team’s journey reflects months of work and support from their coaches, families and wider community.
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King David Educator Wins Two National Awards
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King David High School’s educational technology and digital transformation director, Nadine Smith, has been recognised with two national awards at the Edu Women in Leadership Conference.
Smith received the Education-Industry Collaboration Award for building partnerships that create real-world opportunities for learners and staff.
She also won the AI & Digital Transformation Champion Award for her strategic use of technology to strengthen teaching and learning.
She also shared her expertise at the conference, leading sessions on AI-Ready School 2030 and Integrating Robotics and Technology to Build Resilient Schools.
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Cape Town Opens New Film Funding Round
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The Cape Town metro is inviting filmmakers to apply for support through an additional Film Fund round, with submissions open for productions expected to be completed in the 2026/27 financial year.
The fund provides financial support or municipal services support for projects produced in Cape Town.
Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says this aims to drive local economic development, create jobs and strengthen emerging talent:
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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 79,054.00.
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Randburg Youth Gain Cricket Opportunities
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Young cricketers in Randburg are getting more opportunities to develop their skills through coaching and competitive matches.
Tatenda “Coach Tats” Moyo has built a cricket academy that provides individual training for players of different ages and skill levels.
His programmes also give young players regular matches, helping them build experience and confidence on the field.
Through his work at Randburg Cricket Club and ATT Sporting Solutions, Moyo is helping more young players develop their cricket and compete at a higher level.
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Local: 86 words (38%), National: 69 words (31%), International: 69 words (31%)