News Bulletin of 2 July 2026, 9am

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CHOC backs childhood cancer families
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Non-profit organisation, CHOC, calls on South Africans to support families facing childhood cancer this Mandela Day.
The organisation is collecting food, toiletries and household essentials for families staying at its facilities while children receive treatment.
Donations help provide accommodation, meals, transport and other daily necessities for children with cancer and their caregivers.
On 18 July, South Africans are encouraged to spend their 67-minutes helping families across the country.
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Bedfordview unites to boost local economy
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Community leaders, residents and business owners in Bedfordview will come together this month to explore new ways to strengthen their local economy and uplift their community.
The Better Bedfordview Business Breakfast takes place on the 17th of July and will bring together local stakeholders to share ideas on collaboration and positive change.
There will also be discussions on how local action can create wider social impact in a changing global environment.
Organisers hope the event will inspire partnerships that build civic pride, support local businesses and create lasting benefits for the community.
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Amy Foundation reunites youth programme graduates
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The Amy Foundation is hosting its first Youth Skills Development graduates' events in Cape Town to reconnect former participants from its employment and skills programme.
The gatherings bring together former participants, employers and partners to celebrate career, education and business achievements.
Many graduates have found jobs, continued their studies or started businesses after completing the programme.
The events also encourage those who have graduated to mentor and support futures programmes.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.40 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,977.94 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 60,377.00.
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Proteas Women target third straight T20 World Cup final
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The Proteas Women are aiming to reach a third consecutive ICC Women's T20 World Cup final when they face hosts England in today's semi-final at the Oval in London.
South Africa will take confidence from previous World Cup knockout victories over England as they look to book another place in the final.
Captain Laura Wolvaardt says those results have given the team confidence heading into the match:
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