News Bulletin of 11 December 2025, 11am

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Volunteers distribute about 33 000 meals
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Volunteers from organisations in Benoni packed and prepared around 33 000 meals for distribution Early Childhood Development centres across Gauteng.
About 100 volunteers gathered at Belvedere School in Benoni last week, filling packets with rice, soy, vegetable and vitamins before sealing, labelling, and boxing them, in just 2-hours.
These meals will supply more than 3 000 children at over 50 Early Childhood Development centres across the province.
Teachers at the centres say the meals will support daily nutrition and learning.
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Make It Happen runs arts programmes for youth
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NPO, Make It Happen, is collaborating with South African schools and arts centers to run creative arts programmes for youth.
Based in the community of Daveyton, in Ekurhuleni, the organisation has partnered with local communities and businesses to create community murals, engaging youth in painting, design, and visual storytelling.
It also runs workshops that teach artistic skills, teamwork, and confidence.
Outreach Programme Manager, Salamina Monopela says through these initiatives, young people gain hands-on experience in art and personal development.
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Kruger National Park upgraded ahead of festive
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Kruger National Park has upgraded several visitor facilities ahead of the festive season.
Workers have renovated about 40% of Skukuza’s rondavels and added new attractions, including the Train on the Bridge.
The R700-million project, funded by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, uses locally sourced furniture and materials.
The revamp was done to boost visitor capacity and support surrounding communities.
Kruger National Park Spokesperson Ray Thakhuli:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.91 to the US Dollar, 22.63 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 90,289.00.
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Chad le Clos takes on 8-Mile Charity Challenge
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South African swimming star Chad le Clos will tackle the 8-Mile Charity Challenge at the aQuellé Midmar Mile in February 2026, to support swimmers raising money for for his charity.
The event runs from 5-8 February, with charity events on the first two days and main events on the last two.
The 2012 Olympic champion says he is looking forward to trading pool time for open water to support a good cause.
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