News Bulletin of 21 June 2026, 11am

Blood Donors Celebrate 25 Years
As South Africa marks Blood Donor Month this June, the South African National Blood Service is celebrating 25 years of collecting and supplying life-saving blood to patients across the country.The milestone is being marked by dedicated blood donors sharing their inspiring stories and the reasons they continue to give blood regularly.For many donors, the motivation is simple – helping others, saving lives and making a positive difference in their communities.SANBS says blood donation remains one of the easiest ways for people to support those in need, with every donation having the potential to help save multiple lives.
South Africa
Young Innovators Tackle Community Challenges
Fifty-five learners from underserved schools across South Africa will take part in an engineering hackathon in Johannesburg this week.The Young Engineers Movement Hackathon, hosted by ORT South Africa and Hudaco, will see learners design and build technology solutions in their communities.Eleven teachers will also receive hands-on training to help bring engineering and technology skills back to their classrooms.The learners' projects will be presented to judges, educators and industry leaders on the final day of the event.

Sandton and Gauteng
Roedean Head Girl Earns Harvard Place
Nine distinctions and acceptance letters from some of the world's top universities have put Roedean School Head Girl Ita Collins firmly in the spotlight.Collins received offers from Harvard, Stanford, Brown, the University of Pennsylvania and Harvey Mudd College after an exceptional matric year that made her one of South Africa's standout learners.Later this year, she will begin her undergraduate studies at Harvard University, one of the world's most prestigious academic institutions.Collins says her success was not about chasing every accolade, but rather understanding her strengths, pursuing her interests and telling her own unique story through her achievements.
Sandton and Gauteng
Financial Indicators
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The Rand is trading at 16.39 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,161.51 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 63,903.00.
Fans Leave Stadium Spotless
After the FIFA World Cup match between Japan and the Netherlands, Japanese supporters stayed behind to do something unexpected – clean the stadium. Photos that quickly went viral showed fans armed with trash bags picking up cups, wrappers and other litter from the stands at Dallas Stadium. The Japanese men's team also impressed by leaving their locker room spotless, despite no one asking them to do so. According to Nina Shimaguchi of the Japan America Society of Dallas-Fort Worth, the practice reflects a culture of respect and responsibility that is taught from a young age.
The story highlights kindness, respect and civic pride. By taking responsibility for their surroundings, the fans set a positive example that inspired people around the world and showed how small actions can make a big difference.
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