News Bulletin of 23 July 2026, 4pm

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Roodepoort Runners Step Up for Muscular Dystrophy Awareness
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Roodepoort runners Nadine Crouch and Liza Marie Kriel are preparing for Hope in Motion 2026, using the fundraising event to raise awareness and support for people living with muscular dystrophy.
The pair will run to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of South Africa, helping to improve care, expand support services and contribute to ongoing research.
They hope their participation will inspire more people to support the cause and make a difference in the lives of those affected by the condition.
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Free maths lessons to help learners succeed
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Primedia Cares has partnered with the Shaya Izibalo Maths Institute to provide free online maths lessons and learning resources for Grade 8 to 12 learners.
The initiative aims to help address teacher shortages and give more learners the opportunity to improve their maths results.
Founder and maths teacher Paul de Wet says the programme also provides teachers with workbooks and video lessons designed to improve understanding and boost confidence in mathematics. *
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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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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.48 to the US Dollar, 21.98 to the British Pound, and 18.75 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,070.08 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 94.07 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 65,045.00.
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Scholarship opens doors for South African graduates
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Applications have opened for the Herman Mashaba Scholarship, giving South African graduates the opportunity to study selected master's programmes in Austria with a tuition fee reduction of up to €15 000, or about R320 000.
The scholarship covers a range of fields, including business, engineering, biotechnology and health management, with successful applicants paying a reduced first year tuition fee.
Herman Mashaba says the opportunity is designed to help more South Africans access world class education and develop skills for the future.
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