News Bulletin of 20 March 2026, 3pm

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Alexandra seniors embrace wellness at River Park Clinic event
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Elderly residents from Alexandra took part in a 5km fun walk and health awareness activities hosted at River Park Clinic as part of healthy lifestyle month.
Participants described the event as uplifting, saying the walk helped improve their mobility while also encouraging them to adopt more active daily routines.
Health officials used the gathering to share practical advice on nutrition, including affordable healthy eating options and simple ways to stay active at home.
Organisers say the initiative aimed to empower both seniors and young people to take charge of their wellbeing through accessible lifestyle changes.
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Limpopo doctors achieve breakthrough twin separation
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Doctors at Mankweng Tertiary Hospital have successfully separated conjoined twins in a groundbreaking procedure for the province.
The complex surgery was carried out by a multidisciplinary team, highlighting the role of collaboration, advanced planning and medical expertise in achieving positive outcomes.
The success marks a first for Limpopo and reinforces the potential for high level procedures to be performed outside major urban centres.
Head of surgery, Nyaweleni Tshifularo, described the operation as a major milestone, showcasing the growing capability of specialised healthcare in rural settings.
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Bread bags turned into eco friendly lanyards at Johannesburg conference
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Old bread bags have been given a new life at the Public Relations and Communications Association Africa Conference in Johannesburg, where they were transformed into colourful lanyards for delegates.
More than a thousand discarded bread bags were cleaned, cut and crocheted into durable strips by the organisation Re.Bag.Re.Use, turning waste into practical conference items.
The initiative formed part of Global Recycling Day, highlighting how everyday plastic waste can be repurposed into functional and creative products.
Organisers say the project also supports local women involved in the production process while reducing environmental waste through reuse.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.74 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 19.40 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,667.98 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 108.65 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 70,600.00.
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Iconic song number becomes cancer support hotline
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The famous phone number from the 1981 hit song “867-5309/Jenny” by the American rock band Tommy Tutone is being turned into a cancer support hotline.
The band’s frontman, Tommy Heath, has partnered with the Cancer Support Community to repurpose the well known number into a service offering emotional support and guidance for people affected by cancer.
Callers who dial 867-5309 are now connected to trained specialists who provide information and assistance to patients and families dealing with the disease.
The project was inspired by personal experiences of illness and loss, with the aim of making help easier to access through a familiar and memorable number.
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