News Bulletin of 15 April 2026, 2pm

The Big Blanket Project in Pretoria East has grown into a volunteer initiative providing essential warmth to vulnerable communities across the city.
It began in 2022 when two friends started meeting weekly to knit and crochet items for those in need, and has since expanded to more than 30 volunteers gathering at the PHSOB Club every Monday.
The group has produced over a thousand blankets, along with beanies and scarves, which are distributed to shelters, outreach organisations and families affected by hardship.
The project continues to rely on wool donations and community support to sustain its work.

Minister Parks Tau says the Northern Cape is well placed to become one of South Africa’s next major growth regions, as government and investors meet in Kimberley for the province’s Investment and Jobs Conference.
The focus is on unlocking large scale investment in green hydrogen, renewable energy, critical minerals, agriculture and data centres, with national government backing efforts to speed up industrial development and job creation.
The province’s strong solar, wind and mineral resources are expected to help position it as a key driver of future economic growth

The Johannesburg Children’s Home will host its third annual gala dinner and wine auction at the Courtyard Hotel in Waterfall City in Johannesburg on 28 May.
The event aims to raise funds to support 64 vulnerable children in its care, providing safety, stability and therapeutic support services.
Guests will take part in a six course dining experience paired with curated wines, with proceeds targeted at helping the home reach its 500 thousand rand fundraising goal.
Organisers say the initiative plays an important role in sustaining long standing care services for children in need.