News Bulletin of 20 January 2026, 6pm

The Starfish Greathearts Foundation has thanked the Fourways community for its generosity, after a festive season donation drive helped bring comfort to children and families in Tembisa.
The foundation says 54 teddy bears were collected during Fourways Crossing’s December campaign and distributed to families, with the impact still being felt weeks later.
Partnerships and engagement officer Skosana Mpiliso says the initiative shows how small acts of kindness can make a lasting difference.
Looking ahead to 2026, the organisation is calling on the public and businesses to support its plans to expand partnerships, strengthen health and wellness services, and reach more vulnerable children.

South Africa’s women’s hockey team have wrapped up their series against Canada on a high, winning the final Test 1 to 0 to secure a 3 to 0 series victory.
In another tight contest, the hosts showed patience and control, creating the better chances and growing into the match. South Africa’s breakthrough came in the third quarter when strong build up play ended with Cerian Fourie finishing calmly to give the hosts the lead.
Canada pushed hard late on, but South Africa defended with composure to close out the win.

Learners in South African correctional service facilities have excelled in the 2025 National Senior Certificate exams, achieving a 94.4 percent pass rate, above the national average of 88 percent.
A total of 180 learners from 18 Correctional Services Schools sat the exams, with 15 schools achieving a 100 percent pass rate and 132 distinctions earned.
KwaZulu-Natal produced the highest number of matriculants, with 50 learners, 45 of whom qualified for Bachelor passes and the Johannesburg Female Correctional Centre School achieved a 100 percent pass rate.
The Minister of Correctional Services, Pieter Groenewald says it is important to push for rehabilitation.