News Bulletin of 19 May 2026, 8am

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King’s School Robin Hills marks Hunger Day
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Learners and staff at The King’s School Robin Hills marked World Hunger Day on Friday by dressing up as superheroes and teachers while donating canned food items for people in need.
The school collected hundreds of cans as learners took part in the initiative across both primary and high school levels in Robin Hills, in Randburg.
The donations will be handed over to Africa Food for Thought to support vulnerable communities facing food insecurity.
Teachers say the campaign encouraged learners to give back while using creativity and school spirit to support a local cause.
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Cyclists raise R300K on charity ride
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Cyclists with the Envestpro Changing Lives Foundation have raised more than R300,000 during a five-day ride from Johannesburg to Durban.
The group travelled more than 700 kilometres to raise funds for medical care, education and animal welfare causes.
Riders collected donations for people including a stroke survivor, a patient in intensive care and a woman needing eye surgery.
The foundation also hosts fundraising events and auctions throughout the year to support people and organisations in need.
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Airlink launches Cape Town Zanzibar flights
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Airlink will launch the first direct flights between Cape Town and Zanzibar on 3 October 2026.
The airline will operate weekly Saturday flights using its new aircraft, with travel time expected to be just over six hours.
The new route expands Airlink’s East African network and follows the launch of its Johannesburg-to-Zanzibar service earlier this year.
Airlink says growing tourism demand and increased regional travel continue to drive interest in Zanzibar.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.57 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,544.31 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 76,858.00.
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Red Sea Foundation honours women filmmakers
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Red Sea Film Foundation hosted its Women in Cinema gala during the 79th Cannes Film Festival in France, honouring six women in film from Africa, Asia and the Arab world.
The event marked the first time three African women were recognised.
The foundation’s film festival has screened more than 520 films from 85 countries, with the next edition set for December in Jeddah.
Rwandan honoree and Director, Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo:
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