News Bulletin of 22 April 2026, 12pm

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Operation Healing Hands marks 10 years with six free surgeries
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Operation Healing Hands has marked 10 years since its launch, by performing six surgeries for patients on long public hospital waiting lists in South Africa.
The initiative began in 2016 when private-sector surgeons provided free procedures as part of a Mandela Day programme and later developed into a non-profit organisation.
Since then, the organisation has carried out free surgical procedures for patients requiring reconstructive and specialist care, including facial reconstruction and cochlear implants.
The group says it will continue providing pro-bono surgeries for patients in need through its volunteer medical network.
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Seseko, Microsoft launch AI programme in 48 schools nationwide
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Seseko, in partnership with Microsoft South Africa, has rolled out the first phase of an AI, robotics and coding programme in 48 under-resourced schools across all nine provinces.
Learners are being trained through hands-on robotics kits and digital tools, while teachers are being equipped to introduce coding and technology in everyday classroom lessons.
The programme is designed to build digital skills in schools with limited resources and improve access to future job opportunities in the technology sector.
Organisers say the initiative aims to reduce the digital skills gap and support long-term youth employment in a technology-driven economy.
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UK donations reach rural KwaZulu-Natal communities
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The Bambisanani Partnership has delivered more than 80 boxes of donated goods from the United Kingdom to rural communities in KwaZulu-Natal.
The shipment included sports kit, clothing, books and sanitary products, transported by UK-based supporters and partner organisations.
Volunteers in the UK and South Africa sorted and distributed the items to schools and community groups across the region.
The programme supports local initiatives in sport, education and youth development in rural KZN.
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The Rand is trading at 16.48 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,797.55 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 77,967.00.
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SA to host first World Athletics Silver meet
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South Africa will host its first World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meet, marking the country’s entry into hosting this level of international track and field competition.
Sprinter Akani Simbine is involved in the development and promotion of the event, which forms part of efforts to grow athletics in South Africa.
The meet brings international athletes to compete on South African soil under World Athletics standards.
This is what Simbine has to say:
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