News Bulletin of 1 July 2026, 10am

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Winnie Radebe named Hall's Winter Hero
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Community activist Winnie Radebe has been recognised as one of the 2026 Hall's Winter Heroes for supporting families in need through the Winnie Radebe Foundation.
Since 2022, the foundation has provided school shoes for children, blankets and food hampers for older people, and clothing for mothers and babies across Soweto.
The foundation continues to assist communities during winter, when many families face greater need.
The recognition highlights Radebe's ongoing efforts to improve lives through practical community support.
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Safe-Hub helps youth into employment
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Safe-Hub has helped place more than 2,000 young people into employment over the past two years while supporting the creation of more than 3,000 local jobs.
Founded in Khayelitsha in 2007, the organisation provides education, digital skills, entrepreneurship training and career support through community hubs.
It has also supported more than 1,000 township businesses and recorded over one million youth visits in the past two years.
Safe-Hub now operates 16 centres across South Africa, helping young people prepare for work and further education.
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Dog Box Challenge raises R364,000 for SPCA
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More than R364,000 has been raised for the Kloof and Highway SPCA through the annual Dog Box Challenge in Kloof, KwaZulu-Natal.
Participants spent a winter night sleeping in dog kennels after raising at least R10,000 each in sponsorship.
The challenge gave participants a glimpse into the conditions faced by shelter animals while raising funds for the SPCA.
The money will help provide veterinary care, food and shelter for rescued animals.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.39 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,973.75 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 58,629.00.
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Delivery services boost Ethiopia's digital economy
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Delivery services are transforming Ethiopia's digital economy. In the capital, Addis Ababa, more people are using delivery platforms to shop, order food and conduct business.
The growth is being driven by increased smartphone use, expanding digital payment systems and demand for convenience.
An expert says this has registered strong upward growth an already playing a key role in facilitating trade:
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