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WeLoveU Foundation hosts life-saving blood drive in Modderfontein
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The International WeLoveU Foundation held its 839th Worldwide Blood Drive at the Modderfontein SANBS donor centre in Johannesburg, collecting 26.5 litres of blood and potentially saving over 180 lives.
More than 60 volunteers donated under the theme “Saving Lives with a Mother’s Love.” Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, attended and praised the foundation for its support of the health sector.
The drive was part of the foundation’s One-Two Blood Drive campaign, active in 73 countries, which encourages donors to inspire others to give. Volunteers came from Johannesburg, Pretoria, Sandton, Soweto, Thokoza, and Vanderbijlpark.
More than 60 volunteers donated under the theme “Saving Lives with a Mother’s Love.” Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, attended and praised the foundation for its support of the health sector.
The drive was part of the foundation’s One-Two Blood Drive campaign, active in 73 countries, which encourages donors to inspire others to give. Volunteers came from Johannesburg, Pretoria, Sandton, Soweto, Thokoza, and Vanderbijlpark.
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Durban florist receives nationwide support after viral video
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Durban North florist Roxi Gordon of Flowers on Kensington received a wave of orders after posting a TikTok video explaining that some online searches for her shop were not reaching her business directly.
The post drew attention across South Africa and internationally, including orders from multiple cities and even from Switzerland.
In response to the overwhelming support, Gordon and her mother decided to introduce a special offer on website orders to thank the community ahead of Mother’s Day.
The post drew attention across South Africa and internationally, including orders from multiple cities and even from Switzerland.
In response to the overwhelming support, Gordon and her mother decided to introduce a special offer on website orders to thank the community ahead of Mother’s Day.
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Meetings Africa celebrates 20 years of connecting the continent to the world.
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The 2026 edition of Meetings Africa is underway at the Sandton Convention Centre, marking two decades of promoting Africa’s business events industry to global markets.
The flagship trade show features nearly 300 exhibitors from more than 20 countries and over 380 international and local hosted buyers. Organisers say more than 4 000 business meetings have been scheduled through its matchmaking platform.
Last year’s event contributed around R690 million to the South African economy.
This year, 120 SMMEs are also showcasing their products and services, as the platform continues to drive market access, collaboration and growth across the continent’s MICE sector.
The flagship trade show features nearly 300 exhibitors from more than 20 countries and over 380 international and local hosted buyers. Organisers say more than 4 000 business meetings have been scheduled through its matchmaking platform.
Last year’s event contributed around R690 million to the South African economy.
This year, 120 SMMEs are also showcasing their products and services, as the platform continues to drive market access, collaboration and growth across the continent’s MICE sector.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.01 to the US Dollar, 21.56 to the British Pound, and 18.82 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,170.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 71.49 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 63,207.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.01 to the US Dollar, 21.56 to the British Pound, and 18.82 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,170.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 71.49 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 63,207.00.
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