News Bulletin of 27 January 2026, 6am

Play It Forward has delivered a full set of sports equipment to the Truth and Hope Foundation in Rabie Ridge, opening new opportunities for young athletes.
Play It Forward dropped off tennis rackets, cricket gear, soccer balls, training equipment and trophies collected from the community.
The foundation uses sport and skills programmes to give children structure, confidence and positive outlets.
It says the donation is already helping more children take part in organised sport and feel included.

Vision For All has launched an initiative to identify and address vision problems that affect children’s learning and daily activities.
The programme screens young people, detects eyesight challenges early, and links families to eye-care support to prevent children from falling behind in class.
Vision For All Director, Judith Mangena, say increased exposure to digital screens has placed added strain on children’s eyes, often leading to headaches and poor concentration.
Mangena says by improving access to vision care, the initiative helps children see clearly, focus better, and participate fully in their education:
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To Motherwell Eastern Cape where, Reach For A Dream has granted a young boy’s superhero wish come true.
Olwethu, who is battling a life-threatening illness had a dream of having his own Captain America toys.
Last week the organisation collected Olwethu and his family from their home before taking him to a toy store, where Captain America greeted him with a smile, a hug, and his iconic shield.
The young boy explored the store, played, received a collection of superhero toys, and wore his own Captain America costume throughout the day.
Reach For A Dream says fulfilling these dreams provides children with hope, joy, and a sense of freedom outside the hospital.