News Bulletin of 26 May 2026, 5pm

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Community E Waste Drive Raises Funds for Hospice Care in Pretoria
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Residents in Elarduspark have taken part in an e waste recycling initiative that helped reduce environmental waste while raising funds for Sun Gardens Hospice.
The collection event allowed people to drop off old electronics and appliances, with working items donated directly to the hospice and the rest sent for recycling.
Organisers say the project not only promotes responsible waste disposal but also generates funding through a recycling company that supports hospice care. Previous events have already raised thousands of rand, contributing to essential patient and family services.
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Durban Africa Day Parade Celebrates Unity and Cultural Heritage
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Africa Day celebrations in Durban began with a vibrant parade filled with colour, music and traditional drumming, showcasing South Africa’s diverse cultural heritage.
Cultural groups and performers took to the streets in a display aimed at promoting unity and social cohesion among communities.
The celebrations carried a strong message of togetherness in the city as discussions continue around migration-related tensions, with organisers focusing on inclusion and shared identity.
Community activist Nelisiwe Mtimbe says unity is key
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Colours of Compassion Art Auction to Support Life Changing Surgery for Children
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A charity art auction titled Colours of Compassion will take place in Johannesburg on 28 May at Melrose Arch, bringing together more than 30 South African artists in support of children needing reconstructive surgery and burns treatment.
The event is a collaboration between Smile Foundation, August House and upSTArt Galleries.
The auction will feature works from both established and emerging artists, with proceeds going directly towards medical care, psychosocial support and treatment for children across South Africa.
Organisers say the exhibition explores themes of healing and identity while using art to create real world impact.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.35 to the US Dollar, 22.02 to the British Pound, and 19.02 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,520.85 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 96.14 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 77,933.00.
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China Launches Crewed Space Mission as Part of Moon Exploration Push
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China has successfully launched its Shenzhou 23 crewed spacecraft and docked it with the Tiangong space station, marking another step in its plans to land humans on the Moon by 2030.
The mission lifted off from the Jiuquan launch centre in the Gobi Desert before entering orbit and completing docking within hours.
One of the key milestones of the mission is a planned year long stay in space by one of the astronauts to study the effects of long term microgravity, alongside a range of scientific experiments in medicine and physics.
The crew includes China’s first astronaut from Hong Kong, adding a historic moment to the flight.
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