News Bulletin of 23 June 2026, 3pm

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FJL Wells Primary Receives Chairs and School Shoes Boost
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FJL Wells Primary School in Randfontein has received a donation of 200 chairs and 50 pairs of school shoes to improve learning conditions for learners.
The support was provided through a partnership between the Seventh day Adventist Students Association, Stellantis South Africa and Peugeot.
The chairs will be used for assemblies and school activities, while the shoes will assist learners in need to attend school more comfortably.
School representatives say the donation will help improve both daily learning and overall school participation.
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Handmade Warmth Brings Comfort to Mpumalanga Schoolchildren
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The Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary has partnered with Threads of Kindness to provide hand knitted blankets, beanies and jerseys to schoolchildren in Mpumalanga.
The items were delivered during a winter outreach visit aimed at supporting families living near conservation areas, where temperatures drop significantly during the colder months.
Volunteers and educators worked together to distribute the gifts, which were made through months of community donations and crafting efforts.
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New Development Centre Opens Doors to Mayibuye Youth
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A new development centre has opened in Mayibuye, giving unemployed youth and school learners access to free Wi Fi, laptops and learning resources to support education and job seeking.
The facility was made possible through donations from Atlas Plant Hire and partners, and will serve as a hub for skills development and online applications.
The centre is expected to assist learners with schoolwork as well as university and bursary applications, while also providing a space for training and community support.
Organisers say it is aimed at helping young people build skills and access opportunities that can improve their futures.
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Lekker in London Brings South African Culture to the UK
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A major South African cultural festival called Lekker in London will take place in Cheam Park in the United Kingdom on 29 August 2026, bringing together expats and fans of South African culture.
The one day event will feature live music from artists including Prime Circle, Goodluck and Majozi, alongside a live screening of the Springboks against New Zealand.
Organisers say the festival is designed to reconnect South Africans living abroad with their culture through music, food and sport, while also introducing international audiences to South Africa’s vibrant identity.
The event aims to create a strong sense of community thousands of kilometres from home.
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