News Bulletin of 25 May 2026, 8am

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Reach For A Dream launches campaign
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The Reach For A Dream Foundation has launched a new campaign to raise awareness about the challenges faced by children living with life-threatening illnesses.
For more than three decades, the foundation has supported vulnerable children through dream fulfilment initiatives and emotional care programmes.
Head of Fundraising Heidi Rowley has called on South Africans to support the campaign and get involved:
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Africa Rising Music Conference held Johannesburg
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The Africa Rising Music Conference took place this weekend at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg, bringing together artists, music executives, policymakers and cultural leaders from across Africa and beyond.
The event focused on the growth of African music through collaboration, innovation and cultural exchange.
The programme included panel discussions, workshops, networking sessions, music technology showcases and live performances over two nights.
It highlighted the rising influence of regional African music genres in global markets.
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Gugulethu feeding programme supports vulnerable residents
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A community feeding programme in Gugulethu, Cape Town, is providing warm meals to children, unemployed people and elderly residents affected by food insecurity.
Jackie’s Soup Kitchen has expanded from a small local effort into a regular support point for families who rely on it for daily meals.
The initiative is sustained through donations and volunteers, with organisers focusing on providing food while also supporting dignity and community care.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.46 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,507.92 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 77,312.00.
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Amanzimtoti rugby player selected for Italy tour
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A 12-year-old rugby player from Amanzimtoti, Kadin Strydom, has been selected to tour Italy with his team later this year.
The Grade Seven learner will train with professional coaches and play matches against local Italian sides.
He has already been named player of the match three times and currently trains with the Southern KwaZulu-Natal squad.
The tour will also take him to cities such as Venice and Rome, where he will gain experience against international opposition.
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