News Bulletin of 23 March 2026, 3pm

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Gauteng launches food storage facility to improve food distribution
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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has launched a state of the art food storage facility in Centurion, aimed at improving how food is stored and distributed across the province.
The facility is expected to support non profit organisations and streamline the delivery of food supplies to communities, ensuring quicker and more efficient access.
The development is part of broader efforts to enhance coordination and strengthen food supply systems in Gauteng.
Mbali Mashini, one of the employees hired as part of this programme, says the project has been helpful.
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Baby Line to support new mothers at Durban hospital visit on 24 March
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Baby Line will be visiting Victoria Mxenge Hospital in Durban on 24 March to support new mothers with care bags and emotional encouragement during the early days of motherhood.
The organisation, which offers counselling and support to vulnerable mothers, will provide essentials such as baby clothing, toiletries and hygiene products to ease the transition after birth.
Volunteers will also spend time in the maternity ward offering conversation, comfort and reassurance to mothers as they bond with their newborns.
The initiative aims to support women who may be facing financial or emotional challenges during a vulnerable time.
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MaXhosa Africa unveils SIYI’KULTURE collection in Johannesburg after Paris showcase
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MaXhosa Africa has presented its Autumn Winter 2026 collection, SIYI’KULTURE, in Johannesburg at the MXS Kulture Festival following its viral showcase at Paris Fashion Week.
The collection celebrates South African culture through modern design, bold silhouettes and heritage inspired textures.
Held at Toadbury Hall Country Hotel, the festival brought together fashion, music and food, with performances from some of South Africa’s leading artists including DJ Maphorisa, Kabza De Small and Makhadzi.
The collection explores how South African culture can be expressed through contemporary global fashion.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.96 to the US Dollar, 22.65to the British Pound, and 19.60 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,366.96 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 112.19 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 69,888.00.
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Uganda’s “cricket grannies” finding joy and health through sport
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In eastern Uganda’s Jinja district, elderly women known as the “cricket grannies” are taking to the field to stay active, social and healthy through the game of cricket.
The group, made up of women aged between 50 and 90, meets weekly for informal training sessions that combine light exercise, movement and friendly games.
What started as a small initiative has grown significantly, with participants saying the activity has helped improve their health, reduce stress and ease loneliness.
Coach Aaron Kusasira says the programme now benefits both young and older participants, bringing communities together through sport.
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