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Auckland Park Blood Drive Boosts Supplies Ahead of Festive Season
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Volunteers from the World Mission Society Church of God joined the South African National Blood Service in Auckland Park on November 30 for the 1 753rd Worldwide Blood Drive.
The event aimed to increase blood donations ahead of December, when supplies typically run low.
Donors gave blood to support patients in need, combining faith-driven service with urgent community impact.
Organisers hope the drive will encourage more residents to donate and help maintain life-saving blood stocks during the busy festive period.
The event aimed to increase blood donations ahead of December, when supplies typically run low.
Donors gave blood to support patients in need, combining faith-driven service with urgent community impact.
Organisers hope the drive will encourage more residents to donate and help maintain life-saving blood stocks during the busy festive period.
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South African musician LUUKHANYO joins Apple Music’s Up Next programme
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South African artist LUUKHANYO has been named the latest participant in Apple Music’s Up Next development programme.
Raised in Durban, he blends soul, R&B, hip hop, and alternative pop, with introspective lyrics and smooth vocals.
His recent project, Season One, takes a cinematic approach, exploring themes of love, identity, and self-discovery, and features collaborations with K.Keed, Yanga Chief, and Marcus Harvey.
As part of the programme, LUUKHANYO will appear on the Up Next playlist, designed to showcase emerging talent to global audiences. The initiative has previously highlighted international artists such as Billie Eilish, Burna Boy, Tems, and Daniel Caesar.
Raised in Durban, he blends soul, R&B, hip hop, and alternative pop, with introspective lyrics and smooth vocals.
His recent project, Season One, takes a cinematic approach, exploring themes of love, identity, and self-discovery, and features collaborations with K.Keed, Yanga Chief, and Marcus Harvey.
As part of the programme, LUUKHANYO will appear on the Up Next playlist, designed to showcase emerging talent to global audiences. The initiative has previously highlighted international artists such as Billie Eilish, Burna Boy, Tems, and Daniel Caesar.
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DR Congo declares latest Ebola outbreak over
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The National Institute of Public Health and the Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of Congo have declared the latest Ebola outbreak over.
Health Minister Samuel-Roger Kamba and INSP head Dieudonné Mwamba Kazadi said all signs indicate the chain of transmission has been broken.
The outbreak, which began in August in a remote area of Kasai province, faced challenges including harsh weather, limited roads, and scarce access to services.
Following 53 confirmed cases and at least 34 deaths, the response included a vaccination campaign supported by the World Health Organization, Africa CDC, Doctors Without Borders, and the International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision
Health Minister Samuel-Roger Kamba and INSP head Dieudonné Mwamba Kazadi said all signs indicate the chain of transmission has been broken.
The outbreak, which began in August in a remote area of Kasai province, faced challenges including harsh weather, limited roads, and scarce access to services.
Following 53 confirmed cases and at least 34 deaths, the response included a vaccination campaign supported by the World Health Organization, Africa CDC, Doctors Without Borders, and the International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.12 to the US Dollar, 22.60 to the British Pound, and 19.87 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,202.92 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 63.17 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 87,379.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.12 to the US Dollar, 22.60 to the British Pound, and 19.87 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,202.92 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 63.17 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 87,379.00.
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