News Bulletin of 24 March 2026, 10am

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Gauteng Government launches new food distribution centre in Centurion
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The Gauteng government has launched a new food distribution centre in Centurion to fight poverty and hunger.
The facility, run by the Department of Social Development, stores food and delivers it to local communities and non-profit organisations more quickly and efficiently.
The centre also creates jobs, helping staff like Mbali Mashini provide for their families while supporting neighbours in need:
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Reach For A Dream launches new dream room at Steve Biko Hospital
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Reach For A Dream Foundation has launched a new Dream Room at Steve Biko Academic Hospital in partnership with global medical tech company-Medtronic, bringing the total number of Dream Rooms in South Africa to 58.
The Dream Room provides children awaiting treatment with games, books, toys, and virtual reality experiences, offering a space to relax and engage socially while preparing for medical care.
Psychology graduates trained in Early Childhood Development, facilitate structured activities that promote resilience, creativity, and developmental progress during hospital visits.
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Western Cape project helps children enjoy maths
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A project in the Western Cape is helping children fall in love with maths.
The MathMoms programme trains unemployed mothers to teach foundation-phase maths at schools and at home, turning numbers into fun, play-based lessons.
Since launching in Cape Town in 2016, the project has reached thousands of learners, boosting confidence in a subject many find challenging.
The mothers gain skills and mentorship from teachers, while the programme strengthens links between schools, families and communities.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.77 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,363.71 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 70,830.00.
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BTS reunite for first Seoul concert in four years after military service
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TS reunited on stage for a comeback concert in Seoul on 22 March 2026, performing together for the first time in nearly four years after completing military service.
The group drew more than 100,000 fans to the concert, with audiences travelling from across South Korea and overseas, while millions watched via a global livestream.
Authorities deployed about 15,000 security personnel to manage the event, closing nearby roads and venues to accommodate the crowds.
The band released its album “ARIRANG” a day earlier, selling nearly four million copies on its first day, and will begin a world tour on 9 April.
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