News Bulletin of 17 July 2026, 9am

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Soweto Outreach Brings Clothing And Hope
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Raising Men of Value Africa and the Mama Monica Foundation hosted a community outreach in Soweto, providing donated clothing to vulnerable families.
McDonald's Mobile Barber initiative offered free haircuts to boys and young men.
The programme aimed to restore dignity while meeting basic needs.
Organisers say the partnership highlights how community collaboration can create a positive impact for those in need.
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PinkDrive Takes Cancer Screening To Communities
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PinkDrive is taking free cancer screening services to communities in KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga during July and August.
The mobile health units will provide breast, cervical, prostate and testicular cancer screenings, as well as basic health checks.
The outreach programme, supported by partners and the Department of Health, aims to reach about 9,000 people.
Residents can access the services by booking through their local clinics.
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Spider-Man Brings Movie Magic To Johannesburg
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Spider-Man will visit Johannesburg and surrounding areas this month to promote the new film Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Fans will have the opportunity to meet the superhero and take photographs during appearances at seven Ster-Kinekor cinemas, including Rosebank, Irene, Mall of Africa, The Grove, Sandton City, Eastgate and Fourways Mall.
The promotional tour runs from 17 to 29 July, with the film set to open in cinemas on 29 July.
The new movie features Spider-Man taking on Scorpion, Tombstone and The Hand, while the Punisher makes his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.40 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,034.90 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 62,864.00.
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Banyana Banyana Prepare For Africa Cup
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Banyana Banyana are preparing for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco later this month.
Coach Desiree Ellis will announce the final squad this after as the team aims to improve on their fourth-place finish in the last tournament.
The squad includes a mix of experienced players and young talent as South Africa gets ready to compete against Africa’s top women’s football teams:
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