News Bulletin of 11 May 2026, 5pm

Members of the Abahambi Be Tshwane Foundation have started a 1 500 kilometre endurance walk from Johannesburg to Cape Town to raise awareness for community upliftment and social support initiatives.
The journey began on 4 May and will end on 30 May, passing through multiple towns across several provinces.
The group, made up of participants from areas including Centurion, Mamelodi and Soshanguve, is completing the walk in 24 planned stages of more than 60 kilometres each day. Organisers say the initiative promotes unity, resilience and collective action for social change.
The foundation says the campaign is also aimed at encouraging donations and partnerships to support vulnerable communities

Junkie Charity Store in Linden is marking 16 years of supporting charities across Johannesburg through the sale of donated second hand goods.
The store sells items ranging from furniture and books to electronics and clothing, with proceeds helping organisations including Johannesburg Child Welfare and the Princess Alice Adoption Home.
The shop has built a growing customer base as more people embrace affordable and sustainable second hand shopping. It also accepts donations and offers collection services across Johannesburg.
Organisers say every purchase helps fund community support initiatives while giving unwanted items a second life.

Ten women in Alexandra have received a year’s supply of sanitary pads through an initiative by Elevate Her Africa, aimed at tackling period poverty and easing the financial pressure of monthly sanitary costs.
The programme ensures recipients do not have to worry about purchasing pads for an entire year.
The organisation says the approach allows women to redirect limited household income towards other essentials such as food and basic needs, while also reducing the impact of the so called pink tax.
The initiative is part of a broader plan to support more women in need through ongoing donations and community partnerships.