News Bulletin of 23 July 2026, 3pm

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Preschool donates more than 1 200 food items to families in need
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Parents, teachers and families from Little Miracles Preschool in Bromhof, Randburg, have donated more than 1 200 canned food items to Charity Begins With Me to support vulnerable communities.
The donations will be packed into food parcels for families in need, with the school once again rallying behind the organisation's community outreach efforts.
The generous contribution will help provide essential food supplies to households facing hardship.
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South Africans rally behind animal therapy assistant after stroke
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Nearly 100 South Africans have helped raise more than R59 000 for Cape Town animal therapy assistant Isaac Imed after he suffered a stroke earlier this month.
Isaac's colleagues launched a crowdfunding campaign to help cover his medical and living expenses during his recovery, with donations surpassing the original R50 000 target in just four days.
The support will allow Isaac to focus on his rehabilitation as he continues to show encouraging signs of recovery.
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Top schools and districts to be honoured for excellence
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top performing and most improved schools and education districts at the National Education Excellence Awards in Sandton on Friday.
The awards will celebrate outstanding matric results, improved learning outcomes, strong district leadership and excellence in maintaining school facilities.
The initiative encourages schools and districts to continue striving for high standards that benefit learners across the country.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.44 to the US Dollar, 21.94 to the British Pound, and 18.72 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,124.62 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 94.07 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 65,470.00.
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Free Summer Lunch Programme Helps Children Stay Fed
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A free summer lunch programme is providing 100 000 nutritious meals to children across metro Detroit while schools are closed for the holidays.
Forgotten Harvest's Healthy Food, Healthy Kids programme is working with donors, volunteers and community organisations to ensure children continue receiving healthy meals during the school break.
Forgotten Harvest's Youth Food Programs Supervisor Marguerite Kaiser says no child should ever have to go hungry.
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