News Bulletin of 15 June 2026, 5pm

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Pretoria East community drive supports vulnerable households with essential donations
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A community donation drive in Pretoria East has provided food, warm clothing and bedding to vulnerable households identified through local outreach networks.
The initiative, coordinated by the Moreleta Park Action Plan NPC in partnership with the Alpha Care Unit, focuses on residents in need across established community support structures in the area.
Organisers say the effort forms part of ongoing support programmes aimed at providing immediate relief while restoring dignity and hope, with further contributions from the public and local businesses encouraged.
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Steyn Claims Record Breaking Comrades Win
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South Africa’s Gerda Steyn has credited her race plan for helping her deliver a record-breaking performance at the Comrades Marathon.
Steyn, affectionately known as the Smiling Assassin, crossed the finish line in a remarkable time of 5 hours 44 minutes and 53 seconds, setting a new women’s record in the process.
She described the race as one of her most comfortable performances yet.
The victory adds another milestone to her already impressive Comrades legacy and further cements her status as one of South Africa’s top endurance athletes. She says she is honoured.
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Vodacom Bulls and Sibanye-Stillwater donation to boost care packs for children in Pretoria hospitals
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South Africa’s Gerda Steyn has credited her race plan for helping her deliver a record-breaking performance at the Comrades Marathon.
Steyn, affectionately known as the Smiling Assassin, crossed the finish line in a remarkable time of 5 hours 44 minutes and 53 seconds, setting a new women’s record in the process.
She described the race as one of her most comfortable performances yet.
The victory adds another milestone to her already impressive Comrades legacy and further cements her status as one of South Africa’s top endurance athletes. She says she is honoured.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.20 to the US Dollar, 21.76 to the British Pound, and 21.76 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,356.50 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 66,611.00.
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French Polynesia expands ocean protection with massive new marine reserve covering about 518,000 km²
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French Polynesia has expanded ocean protection with a new marine reserve covering around 200,000 square miles (about 518,000 km²), strengthening conservation across its waters.
The new Te Tai Nui a Hau Marine Protected Area brings the country’s total protected ocean territory to roughly 1.4 million km², covering regions around the Austral, Marquesas and Society islands.
Officials say the expansion will help safeguard marine biodiversity while still allowing limited traditional fishing in designated zones.
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