News Bulletin of 18 August 2026, 10am

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Black Coffee Foundation Expands Learner Dental Care
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The Black Coffee Foundation is expanding its health programme to include dental care for learners.
The foundation’s Gift of Sight programme has provided eye testing to thousands of learners across South Africa, and now combines vision screening with oral health assessments.
The latest programme was rolled out at Zenzeleni Primary in Alexandra last month, with healthcare partners providing eye and dental services.
The foundation says the expansion forms part of its wider goal of giving children early access to healthcare that can support their health and learning.
Its next step is to extend the combined eye and dental care programme to more learners and communities.
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Save A Soul Donates Winter Gear to Learners
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Community organisation Save A Soul has donated 120 beanies and pairs of gloves to learners at Tshipi Noto Intermediate School in Daveyton.
More than 60 learners received the winter clothing, while the remaining items will be given to other learners in need.
The donation also marks the start of a long-term partnership, with Save A Soul planning to formally adopt the school.
The organisation says it will continue supporting learners through future programmes.
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Girls Rugby Festival Builds Skills and Confidence
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The Mpho Sekulisa Rugby Festival for Girls is giving young players a chance to develop their skills and grow their confidence on the field.
The festival promotes grassroots rugby, mentorship and leadership while challenging stereotypes about girls in the sport.
Organisers say the event is helping young players set their sights on higher levels of the game, including the Springbok Women.
Toyota Cheetahs Women’s Team lock Nadia Matlomela is among those supporting the initiative:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

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

Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,225.00.
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Cape Town Learners Explore STEAM Careers at Amazon
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Seventy Cape Town learners took part in a STEAM career exhibition at Amazon’s headquarters in Observatory, exploring science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.
The learners joined demonstrations and activities in robotics, coding and artificial intelligence, while speaking to 12 exhibitors about study and career options.
Girls made up most of the participants, with the event forming part of Women’s Month activities and the second year of the Amazon and City libraries partnership.
The programme is part of wider Science Month activities at Cape Town libraries, which include science shows, experiments, career talks and makerspace programmes.
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