News Bulletin of 22 May 2026, 8am

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Starbucks Foundation grants FoodForward SA R188k
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The Starbucks Foundation has awarded FoodForward SA about R188,000 grant in South Africa following a nomination by Rand Capital Coffee, the local Starbucks licensee.
The funding will support the Food Gardens Connect programme, which helps unemployed people grow food, build skills, and earn income, strengthening household food security in vulnerable communities.
The expansion will extend the programme to five new partner organisations and is expected to benefit around 800 people across participating communities.
The grant forms part of the Foundation’s Global Community Impact Grants programme, which funds local nonprofit initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods and community resilience.
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SAMRO runs two-week royalty support drive
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The Southern African Music Rights Organisation will run a two-week member support drive to help music creators resolve royalty and rights issues.
Called The State of Your Music Service Weeks, the initiative takes place from 25 May to 5 June at SAMRO’s Braamfontein offices, where members can attend walk-in sessions for direct assistance.
The programme will address problems such as incomplete song registrations, outdated banking details, and errors in royalty records, while also providing guidance on copyright and rights management.
SAMRO says the goal is to improve the accuracy of member information and help creators access royalties more efficiently.
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Durban Golf Festival funds township sport
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Durban Golf Festival launched at Windsor Golf Club to raise funds for sports development in township and disadvantaged communities.
The three-day festival will take place from 2–4 October across Durban golf courses, including Windsor Golf Club and Royal Durban Golf Club.
Organisers will host golf matches, a charity cup, clinics, and entertainment, with both professional and amateur players taking part.
Funds raised will support sports programmes and facilities for golf, rugby, and soccer in underserved areas.
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Springboks complete Cape Town alignment camp
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The South Africa Springboks have concluded their second in-person alignment camp in Cape Town with a 40-man squad.
The Springboks will play a match against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on June 20, before the first test of the season against England in the Nations Championship in Johannesburg on July 4.
Coach Rassie Erasmus says alignment camps are a key part of the endless planning for the season ahead:
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