News Bulletin of 25 June 2026, 4pm

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Hotel Hope Receives Winter Support Through Annual Blanket Drive
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Hotel Hope in Melville has received a boost this winter as Blanket Drive Jozi delivered 70 blankets, 70 cases of canned food and other essential supplies to support vulnerable children at the home.
The donation forms part of a partnership that has been running for six years and continues to provide practical assistance during the coldest months of the year. More than 25 vehicles took part in the delivery, creating a memorable day for the children while helping to meet important needs.
Blanket Drive Jozi now supports several charitable initiatives across Johannesburg through its annual winter campaign.
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New School Replaces Mud Classrooms in Eastern Cape
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Learners at Jongimishini Primary School in Forty Village near Tsomo are starting a new chapter after the official handover of a modern bungalow block facility that replaces the school's old mud structure.
The project forms part of the Eastern Cape Department of Education's ongoing effort to eradicate mud schools and improve learning conditions in rural communities.
Education MEC Fundile Gade says the upgraded facility will provide a safer and more suitable environment for the school's more than 130 learners in the Chris Hani District.
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Diepsloot Outreach Helps Fathers Secure Children's Documents
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A community outreach programme in Diepsloot is helping fathers obtain birth certificates and identity documents for their children. The initiative, led by Kgosiemang Attorneys and local councillor Julius Maake, offers legal guidance to families facing administrative challenges.
Organisers say many cases involve missing paperwork or complex family circumstances that require support beyond standard Home Affairs processes. The programme aims to reduce delays that can leave children without essential documentation.
Fathers attending the outreach say the assistance is helping them make progress in resolving long standing family challenges.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.54 to the US Dollar, 21.77 to the British Pound, and 18.76 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,997.25 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 73.74 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 60,248.00.
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Modular Construction Delivers 26 Storey Building in 5 Days
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A 26 storey apartment building has been completed in just five days in Changsha, China, using a modular construction system developed by BROAD Group. The structure was built using prefabricated stainless steel units that were fully fitted with plumbing, wiring and interiors before being stacked and bolted into place on site.
The system was designed to improve speed, safety and sustainability in construction, with its origins linked to lessons learned after the 2009 Sichuan earthquake. Engineers say the buildings can also be dismantled and reused, reducing waste and environmental impact.
The company is now looking at expanding the technology to other countries including the United States.

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