News Bulletin of 17 June 2026, 11am

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Randburg Bowlers Raise Funds For Rhea Foundation
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The Old Parktonian Bowling Club in Randburg has raised funds and collected donations for the Rhea Foundation during its annual Sheila Fox Ladies Charity Morning.
A full field of 72 players took part in the event, with proceeds from entry fees and donated essentials set to support people living with epilepsy and other neurological conditions.
Club members say the charity morning has become a long-standing tradition, with a different organisation benefiting each year.
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Blanket Drive Jozi Launches Winter Outreach Campaign
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Blanket Drive Jozi has launched its sixth annual winter outreach campaign to support vulnerable communities during the cold season.
The initiative began with a donation drive at Hotel Hope in Melville last week, where 70 blankets, 70 cases of canned food and other essential items were handed over.
Founder Beven Naidu says the campaign started as a small effort among friends and family with a goal of donating just 50 blankets.
The initiative has since grown significantly and aims to distribute 850 blankets this year, reflecting increasing community support.
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Soweto Youth Ride Honours 1976 Legacy
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Founder Tebogo Gano says the Soweto Youth Day cycling initiative encourages young people to use sport as a tool for positive change while honouring the legacy of the youth of 1976.
Young people in Soweto marked Youth Day with a community cycling ride through the township.
The event promoted fitness, unity and active youth participation:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.19 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,330.29 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,889.00.
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Grammys Add Five New Award Categories
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The Recording Academy has added five new categories to the Grammy Awards, including Best Asian Pop Music Performance and Best Latin Song.
The new awards will recognise music in genres such as K-pop, J-pop, C-pop and Spanish-language songs.
The Academy has also changed eligibility rules for Best New Artist and renamed some existing categories.
The changes will take effect at next year's Grammy Awards.
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