News Bulletin of 12 July 2026, 1pm

A new South African reality series is celebrating community heroes by giving six charities surprise makeovers to help them continue changing lives. Make Life Good, hosted by Jessica Dlamini, follows six inspiring African achievers as they secretly transform organisations that have made a positive impact in their communities. Produced by LG Electronics South Africa in partnership with MultiChoice, the six-part series highlights the power of gratitude, generosity and community support through meaningful 24-hour makeovers. Each episode showcases how the upgraded facilities and resources help charities continue their work.

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.

Business leaders and community members are gaining a new perspective on life with a disability by taking part in the annual SBS Wheelchair Challenge in KwaZulu Natal.Participants spend a day completing their normal routines in a wheelchair to better understand the barriers many people with disabilities face every day. The initiative also brings together businesses, non-profit organisations and the eThekwini Spears wheelchair basketball team to raise awareness and funds for mobility support. The fundraising event includes a friendly wheelchair basketball match, with team registrations, raffles and donations.