News Bulletin of 12 July 2026, 12pm

The Love Trust is encouraging volunteers to make a lasting difference this Mandela Day through a week-long programme supporting learners at Nokuphila School in Thembisa. Instead of focusing only on the traditional 67 minutes of service, the organisation has expanded its Mandela Day activities across five days to strengthen the school's learning environment without disrupting classes. Volunteers will help prepare meals, maintain vegetable gardens and school grounds, paint and improve therapy spaces, organise the library and take part in a sports day on 17 July.
The programme gives volunteers the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of young learners by improving their school environment, supporting their well-being and helping create better opportunities for their future.

Aware.org and the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) have launched the Drive Sober, Stay Alive campaign. This is a six-month initiative aimed at reducing alcohol-related crashes and making Johannesburg's roads safer. Driving under the influence arrests rose from 8 287 in 2023 to 9 898 in 2025, with the highest concentration occurring between 6pm and 12am. Roadblocks now account for more than 72% of arrests, up from just over 50% in 2023. Most offenders fall in the 25–44 age group, with males making up 94–96% of arrests.

Morningside Redhill School learner Luna Ren is preparing to represent South Africa at the International Junior Maths Olympiad in Mongolia. She will compete alongside some of the world's brightest young mathematicians. Luna is looking forward to the team contest, where competitors work together to solve complex maths problems. She said winning a medal would reflect the years of hard work and dedication she has put into improving her skills.
She also praised Redhill School for supporting her mathematical journey by providing opportunities to compete and develop through various competitions.