News Bulletin of 16 June 2026, 7am

Blanket Drive Jozi has launched its sixth annual winter outreach campaign. The event kicked off with a donation drive at Melville's Hotel Hope last week. The non-profit organisation donated 70 blankets, 70 cases of canned food and other essential supplies to help vulnerable community members cope with the cold winter months. Founder Beven Naidu said the initiative has grown significantly since it began as a small effort among friends and family. What started with a goal of donating 50 blankets in its first year has expanded to 850 blankets, reflecting growing community support for the cause.

A fundraising campaign for a Western Cape petrol attendant Chevaan Abrahams has raised more than 70,000 rand after he helped deliver a baby at a petrol station. Abrahams stepped in when a woman went into labour in the early hours of the morning, assisting her until help arrived. His actions quickly gained attention online, prompting South Africans to rally behind his dream of becoming a paramedic. The campaign has exceeded its original target.

The Africa Rally is gearing up for another exciting adventure, with teams from around the world preparing to travel thousands of kilometres across the continent. Running from 4 to 25 July, the event will see participants journey from South Africa to Zanzibar, while others follow a route through eSwatini. Rather than competing for speed, teams earn points through challenges and community impact. Each of the 19 teams supports a charity of its choice and raises funds along the way. Organisers are hoping to surpass last year's impressive total of R820,000 and reach the R1 million mark.