News Bulletin of 19 July 2026, 12pm

The 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its climax tonight as defending champions Argentina face Spain in the final at New York New Jersey Stadium in New Jersey.Kick-off is scheduled for 9pm South African time, following the closing ceremony.Argentina are aiming to win back-to-back World Cup titles after lifting the trophy in Qatar in 2022, while Spain are chasing their second world crown and first since their historic triumph in South Africa in 2010.
Argentina have battled through a tough knockout stage, with captain Lionel Messi leading the team in what is expected to be his final FIFA World Cup appearance. Spain have also impressed throughout the tournament, setting up a highly anticipated clash between two of football's biggest nations.

Learners at Parkmore Nursery School made a big difference for Mandela Day by collecting essential items and preparing food for people in need. The preschool community donated necessities for residents of the Joseph Gerrard Old Age Home in Alexandra. The donations were handed to the Catholic Women’s League Rivonia Parish for distribution yesterday.
The children also helped make homemade sandwiches, which was shared with homeless people through the church's outreach programme.

Cape Town residents can now support the homelessness through a digital voucher system that replaces cash donations with practical assistance.The Mi-change initiative, run by U-turn Homeless Ministries and MES, allows the public to purchase a R15 voucher by scanning a SnapScan QR code linked to a registered participant. The vouchers can be redeemed for essential items such as food and basic necessities while also connecting recipients with support services. Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the initiative, saying it offers an innovative way for residents to support those in need.