News Bulletin of 19 April 2026, 9am

The 67 Blankets for Mandela Day initiative held a public exhibition at Steyn City yesterday, showcasing handmade blankets created by community knitting groups supporting people in need.
To mark World Creativity and Innovation Day, the movement brought volunteers together to knit and crochet blankets for vulnerable communities.
The United Nations has designated 21 April as World Creativity and Innovation Day to highlight the role of creativity in human development.
Founder Carolyn Steyn says the goal is to bring people together while making a meaningful impact on vulnerable South Africans.
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The Kolisi Foundation is marking its sixth anniversary after six years of work in food security, education, sports, and gender-based violence prevention in South Africa.
Over this period, the foundation has invested about R60 million in food security projects, delivered eight infrastructure developments, and reached more than 4,500 children through school programmes.
To mark the milestone, it has launched The First Cup Fund, a national campaign running from 9 April to 9 May.
The initiative raises funds through hot drink purchases at selected restaurants to support nutrition, safe spaces, and early learning programmes.

Women in Sports Africa (WISA) is sharing stories of women in sport across South Africa and beyond.
It profiles athletes, coaches, and sports professionals, showing the people behind the performances.
Based in Johannesburg, the platform focuses on personal journeys, challenges, and support systems in sport.
The initiative aims to give more visibility to women’s sport and highlight stories often missed in mainstream coverage.