News Bulletin of 20 April 2026, 9am

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Sandton hotel launches winter blanket drive
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The Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton has launched a blanket drive to support vulnerable communities ahead of winter.
The initiative forms part of the hotel’s ongoing community outreach programmes.
Previous campaigns have included collecting teddy bears and seasonal donations for nearby organisations.
Blankets collected this year will be distributed to people in Sandton and surrounding areas, including Alexandra.
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Services SETA launches unit to improve skills training
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The Services SETA has launched a new Project Management Unit to improve the delivery of skills training programmes in South Africa.
The move aims to fix delays, incomplete courses and slow certification that have left many participants without qualifications.
Officials say the unit will ensure training projects are properly managed and completed on time.
They add that the goal is to turn skills funding into real job opportunities and help reduce unemployment.
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Hillcrest children’s home calls on shops to host donation boxes
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House of Love and Hope in Hillcrest, Durban, is asking local shop owners to host donation boxes to collect essential items for children in its care.
The organisation, which supports abandoned babies and children with special needs, says the boxes will allow customers to donate items such as nappies, baby formula and wipes while shopping.
The initiative aims to increase access to basic supplies by placing donation points in local stores and encouraging community contributions.
Shop owners are being encouraged to partner with HOLAH to expand the collection network across the area.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.30 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,833.08 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 74,839.00.
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Kenya hosted FIFA Series Women’s International Friendly Tournament
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Kenya hosted the inaugural FIFA Series Women’s International Friendly Tournament in Nairobi last week, staging its first FIFA-sanctioned women’s football event.
Four countries took part in the tournament, which brought together international teams for a series of friendly matches.
The event was used to prepare teams for upcoming competitions, including the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
FIFA Deputy Chief of Member Associations Gelson Fernandes says Kenya was chosen to grow the women’s game globally and boost international competition experience:
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