News Bulletin of 29 June 2026, 1pm

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Bottle top drive turns waste into wheelchairs for those in need
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Learners at Rynfield Primary School in Benoni have helped provide mobility for people in need by collecting nearly five tonnes of plastic bottle caps and lids.
The initiative saw the school partner with recycling organisations to exchange the collected caps for wheelchairs, resulting in a total of 10 wheelchairs being donated to local care organisations and support centres.
School officials say the project encourages environmental responsibility while also supporting vulnerable community members who rely on mobility assistance.
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Blanket drive keeps Eastern Cape pensioners warm this winter
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Elderly residents in rural villages around Tsolo in the Eastern Cape have received warm blankets through a joint effort by government and non governmental organisations as freezing winter temperatures continue.
The initiative supported pensioners who face difficult living conditions and limited access to heating, with many relying on social grants to get by.
Organisers say the blanket distribution will help reduce the health risks associated with the cold while providing comfort to older people in remote communities.
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South African students win global architecture contest in Serbia
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Two students from Nelson Mandela University have won first prize at the 2026 Saint Gobain Architecture Student Contest held in Belgrade, Serbia, competing against 34 finalist teams from around the world.
The winning team, Ruan Smith and Rudi Scholtz, impressed judges with a sustainable urban design that reimagined the Sava River riverfront into a people centred civic space with walkways, cycling routes and community areas.
The competition focused on sustainability and innovative urban design, with students presenting practical solutions for modern city living.
South Africa took the top spot ahead of Portugal and France, marking another strong achievement for local architectural talent on the global stage.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.43 to the US Dollar, 21.72 to the British Pound, and 18.74 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,043.67 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 71.99 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 59,990.00.
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Pan African music summit unites women artists
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Women artists, cultural practitioners and activists from across Africa gathered in South Africa from 25 to 26 June for the second I Can Beyond the Mic Summit and Legacy Concert, hosted by the 54 African Mamas movement.
Held under the theme Music for Change, the event explored how music can promote leadership, entrepreneurship and social change.
It also commemorated the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Women's March and the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto Uprising.
The Legacy Concert, which was free to the public, gave audiences the opportunity to enjoy performances by artists from across the continent while organisers created networking and skills development opportunities for emerging women in the music industry.
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