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Johannesburg Friends Turn Compassion into Action
Story 1
Two Johannesburg friends, Bonolo Pule and Tinotenda Ndudzo, launched HuggingHandsZA after witnessing hardship in the city’s streets.
The volunteer-led initiative connects willing helpers with communities in need. It supports projects from orphanages to soup kitchens.
Inspired by the spirit of Ubuntu, their name reflects love in action. Hands that hug each other are a symbol of connection and care.
HuggingHandsZA aims to make volunteering easy by linking people who want to give time with causes that need support.
What began as a simple conversation now grows into a movement spreading kindness across Johannesburg.
The volunteer-led initiative connects willing helpers with communities in need. It supports projects from orphanages to soup kitchens.
Inspired by the spirit of Ubuntu, their name reflects love in action. Hands that hug each other are a symbol of connection and care.
HuggingHandsZA aims to make volunteering easy by linking people who want to give time with causes that need support.
What began as a simple conversation now grows into a movement spreading kindness across Johannesburg.
Story 1 category
Headline 2
SAFE Rallies Support to Aid Cats Angel Refuge Animals in Zeerust
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Saving Animals through Fostering and Education, based in KwaZulu-Natal, is preparing to deliver much-needed aid to Cats Angel Refuge in Zeerust.
The refuge, home to over 120 animals, is struggling with low food supplies, rising vet bills, and harsh winter conditions.
Volunteers Karen and Joanne care for animals across 40 villages, providing help to all creatures in need without turning any away.
SAFE is currently fundraising to cover essentials like food, blankets, vet care, fuel, and logistics for their trip starting 1 August.
The public is encouraged to support by sponsoring kilometres, donating blankets, or helping stock food supplies, with every donation bringing hope, warmth, and healing to animals and communities facing hardship.
The refuge, home to over 120 animals, is struggling with low food supplies, rising vet bills, and harsh winter conditions.
Volunteers Karen and Joanne care for animals across 40 villages, providing help to all creatures in need without turning any away.
SAFE is currently fundraising to cover essentials like food, blankets, vet care, fuel, and logistics for their trip starting 1 August.
The public is encouraged to support by sponsoring kilometres, donating blankets, or helping stock food supplies, with every donation bringing hope, warmth, and healing to animals and communities facing hardship.
Story 2 category
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Two Wits Students Make Impact at Global Youth Leadership Conference
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Wits students Ntlahla Sikwana and Tessa Tshuma joined 40 young leaders at the 2025 Get Engaged Student Action and Youth Leadership Conference in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Ntlahla runs a literacy project in her hometown, helping children overcome challenges to education caused by poverty and neglect.
Tessa leads community programmes offering meals and homework support to vulnerable children and the elderly in Johannesburg.
The conference provided them with new skills in leadership, innovation, and project management.
Both returned inspired to continue their work and encourage other students to get involved in civic engagement through Wits Citizenship and Community Outreach.
Ntlahla runs a literacy project in her hometown, helping children overcome challenges to education caused by poverty and neglect.
Tessa leads community programmes offering meals and homework support to vulnerable children and the elderly in Johannesburg.
The conference provided them with new skills in leadership, innovation, and project management.
Both returned inspired to continue their work and encourage other students to get involved in civic engagement through Wits Citizenship and Community Outreach.
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Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.77 to the US Dollar, 23.87 to the British Pound, and 20.85 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,335.68 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.86 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 115,334.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.77 to the US Dollar, 23.87 to the British Pound, and 20.85 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,335.68 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.86 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 115,334.00.
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