News Bulletin of 27 January 2026, 8am

Shoppers at Fourways Crossing have donated 54 teddy bears to children in Tembisa during the mall’s December campaign.
The Starfish Greathearts Foundation delivered the gifts, bringing comfort and care to children in need.
The campaign highlights the power of community partnerships.
In 2026, the foundation plans to expand health and wellness services, continue capacity-building, and empower communities toward sustainability.

Thando Myakayaka, a former student of the Union of Jewish Women’s Alexandra Aftercare, has returned to the organisation to launch and coach the Alexandra Aftercare Chess Club.
The club gives children a space to learn, practice, and enjoy chess while developing critical thinking, strategy and teamwork.
He teaches young learners chess from basic moves to advanced strategies.
Children practice, compete, and mentor each other in the club, building teamwork and critical thinking.
The club plans tournaments to challenge participants and further develop their skills.

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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