News Bulletin of 26 May 2026, 8am

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South Africans support Reach For Dream Slipper Day
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South Africans are encouraged to get involved in the Reach For A Dream Slipper Day campaign taking place on Friday, 29 May 2026.
The annual initiative calls on people to wear slippers and buy a R20 sticker to raise funds for children with life-threatening illnesses.
The campaign helps fulfil the dreams of the children, from meeting role models to once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Reach For A Dream Foundation’s Heidi Rowley says every sticker sold helps bring hope and turns dreams into reality for children and their families:
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Johannesburg publishes urban forestry book report
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Following an African Forum on Urban Forests hosted in Johannesburg in 2025, the City is publishing a book documenting urban forestry projects across more than 30 African cities and towns.
The publication includes 34 case studies from 75 contributors and showcases projects such as urban tree planting in Nairobi, baobab relocation in Dakar and biodiversity restoration in Durban.
Published by Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo, the book highlights how urban trees and green spaces are used to improve environmental health, safety and community wellbeing.
The publication also warns of threats to city trees, including limited species diversity and pest outbreaks affecting urban ecosystems.
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Cape Cultural Collective raises R50 000 arts
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The Cape Cultural Collective raised R50,000 for community arts at its Darling Buds of May fundraiser held in Wynberg on 9 May 2026.
Performers including dancers and musicians from local arts groups delivered Amapiano, contemporary dance and jazz performances during the event.
The programme highlighted themes such as gender-based violence, children’s rights and social cohesion through the arts.
Funds raised will support the Cape Cultural Collective’s ongoing community arts projects.
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Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:

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

Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 76,790.00.
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Shakira Burna Boy release World Cup video
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The music video for the 2026 FIFA World Cup song “Dai Dai” by Shakira and Burna Boy has been released on 25 May 2026 on YouTube.
The video features football stars including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland.
The track forms part of the build-up to the FIFA World Cup in June.
The video has already recorded millions of views since its release.
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