News Bulletin of 19 August 2026, 4pm

A community campaign in Westdene, Johannesburg, is working to provide winter essentials to 90 elderly residents at Eeufees Old Age Village.
Friends of Eeufees is collecting blankets, warm clothing, toiletries and non perishable food to create a warm pack for every resident.
The campaign has already received support from local residents, volunteers and businesses, with organisers encouraging more people to contribute.

South African hurdler Tumi Ramokgopa has made history after winning two silver medals at the World Championships in Oregon.
She became the first South African athlete to medal in both the 100 metres and 400 metres hurdles at a world championship, with the longer race also producing a personal best.
Earlier this year, she broke the national under 20 record in Germiston.

Residents of Pretoria West now have access to a safer and more welcoming healthcare facility following the renovation of the Zama Zama Clinic.
The facility has bigger waiting and consultation areas, improved medicine storage, running water and better sanitation.
The project was led by the University of Pretoria’s Community Oriented Primary Care Research Unit, together with businesses, organisations and community members.
What started as a small shipping container in 2016 has now become a modern clinic offering the growing community better access to healthcare.