News Bulletin of 20 August 2026, 11am

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Omnia Group Supports Mothers and Newborns
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Mothers and newborns facing financial and food insecurity at Witkoppen Clinic have received food and baby essentials from Omnia Group employees.
The donations support families enrolled in the clinic’s Fresh Start programme, which focuses on children during their first 1,000 days of life.
Employees collected the supplies and handed over food and baby hampers to families attending the clinic.
The support helps ease the cost of caring for babies during a critical stage of their development.
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Village of Hope Supports Brakpan Families
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Village of Hope is helping vulnerable families in Mgongo informal settlement in Brakpan through food and school supplies.
Earlier this month, the Brakpan-based NPO provided meals and treats to more than 150 community members.
Its Walk a Mile Drive on August 13 provided learners with school shoes and clothing to help them attend school.
The initiative was supported by Pick n Pay Mall@Carnival, Thandimfundo Learning Academy and Rise Against Hunger.
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Somali Students Receive Chinese Scholarships
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More than 150 Somali students have received full Chinese government scholarships to study medicine, engineering and other specialised fields at universities across China.
The programme will train students in skills that can support Somalia’s development in areas such as healthcare, engineering and technology.
For many of the recipients the scholarship offers an opportunity to gain advanced skills and knowledge to that they can bring back to contribute to Somalia's development.
Chinese Scholarship Beneficiary, Hilal Mohamed Noor:
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The Rand is trading at 0.00 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 69,251.00.
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DeChambeau Confirmed for Nedbank Challenge
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Two-time US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau has confirmed his participation in this year’s Nedbank Challenge, being played at the Gary Player country club at Sun City in North West in early December.
He also won this year’s LIV Golf tournament at Steyn City in Johannesburg.
The South African icon who won nine major titles in his playing days, Gary Player, is the host of the challenge.
He says he’s delighted that the American will compete this year because of his passion, power and commitment to the game.
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