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Cupcakes of Hope Calls for Cupcake Angels
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Cupcakes of Hope is calling on South Africans to become Cupcake Angels for National Cupcake Day on 26 September 2026.
More than 80 shopping centres across the country will host the campaign, with schools, workplaces and communities also taking part.
Last year, more than 2,400 Cupcake Angels raised over R2 million, while Cupcakes of Hope supported more than 140 children each month and delivered 3,766 Hospital Care Bags to paediatric oncology wards.
People can register, choose a participating shopping centre and pledge to bake 24 cupcakes, with funds supporting children with cancer and their families.
More than 80 shopping centres across the country will host the campaign, with schools, workplaces and communities also taking part.
Last year, more than 2,400 Cupcake Angels raised over R2 million, while Cupcakes of Hope supported more than 140 children each month and delivered 3,766 Hospital Care Bags to paediatric oncology wards.
People can register, choose a participating shopping centre and pledge to bake 24 cupcakes, with funds supporting children with cancer and their families.
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Johannesburg tree-planting drive
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The Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo says the recent tree-planting drive plays a vital role in the urban environment, and educating young people about environmental care is equally important.
The initiative brought communities and other stakeholders together at Mushroom Farm Park in Sandton, where participants planted trees and learned about protecting green spaces.
City Parks and Zoo Horticulturalist Susan Mathunyana says trees support the urban environment, while teaching young people about environmental care can help protect green spaces for future generations:
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The initiative brought communities and other stakeholders together at Mushroom Farm Park in Sandton, where participants planted trees and learned about protecting green spaces.
City Parks and Zoo Horticulturalist Susan Mathunyana says trees support the urban environment, while teaching young people about environmental care can help protect green spaces for future generations:
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Durban to Host 17th FilmMart
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South Africa’s film industry will meet in Durban for the 17th Durban FilmMart from 9 to 12 October.
Filmmakers, producers, actors and other industry groups will discuss challenges including artificial intelligence, streaming, funding and representation.
The programme will also examine intellectual property, changing audiences and the future of South African film and television.
The event will bring industry players together to discuss ways to strengthen the local film sector.
Filmmakers, producers, actors and other industry groups will discuss challenges including artificial intelligence, streaming, funding and representation.
The programme will also examine intellectual property, changing audiences and the future of South African film and television.
The event will bring industry players together to discuss ways to strengthen the local film sector.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 15.95 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,642.88 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 78,800.00.
The Rand is trading at 15.95 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,642.88 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 78,800.00.
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