News Bulletin of 19 July 2026, 8am

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.

Hyde Park Corner has launched its Made for Living exhibition, celebrating African design, décor and craftsmanship while supporting the inspiring 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day campaign. The exhibition features work by leading designers alongside eye-catching installations, including a spectacular knitted chandelier created for the 67 Blankets initiative. The display highlights how creativity can bring people together and make a positive impact. Speaking at the launch, 67 Blankets founder Carolyn Steyn reflected on how the movement has grown from a simple idea into a nationwide campaign spreading warmth and hope to those in need.

Aware.org and the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) have launched the Drive Sober, Stay Alive campaign. This is a six-month initiative aimed at reducing alcohol-related crashes and making Johannesburg's roads safer. Driving under the influence arrests rose from 8 287 in 2023 to 9 898 in 2025, with the highest concentration occurring between 6pm and 12am. Roadblocks now account for more than 72% of arrests, up from just over 50% in 2023. Most offenders fall in the 25–44 age group, with males making up 94–96% of arrests.