News Bulletin of 29 June 2026, 4pm

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Westgold learners bring books and joy to Mohlakeng children
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Learners from Westgold Primary School’s Soul Buddyz Club visited the St John the Divine Orphans and Outreach Centre in Mohlakeng as part of a literacy outreach initiative.
The group spent time engaging with children at the centre, offering encouragement and donating books to help strengthen reading resources and support learning.
School representatives say the initiative aims to promote a love for reading while encouraging compassion and community service among learners.
The outreach was supported by facilitators and a local community library, which contributed additional reading material for the centre.
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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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Headline 3
Westgold learners bring books and joy to Mohlakeng children
Story 3
Learners from Westgold Primary School’s Soul Buddyz Club visited the St John the Divine Orphans and Outreach Centre in Mohlakeng as part of a literacy outreach initiative.
The group spent time engaging with children at the centre, offering encouragement and donating books to help strengthen reading resources and support learning.
School representatives say the initiative aims to promote a love for reading while encouraging compassion and community service among learners.
The outreach was supported by facilitators and a local community library, which contributed additional reading material for the centre.
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Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.43 to the US Dollar, 21.75 to the British Pound, and 18.73 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,049.63 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 71.99 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 59,996.00.
Teaser / Tailpiece headline
Firefighters reunite with girl whose fingertips they saved
Teaser / Tailpiece story
A five year old girl has visited the Essex County Fire and Rescue Service station in the United Kingdom to thank firefighters who helped save her fingers after a playground accident.
Olive was injured on a merry go round when her fingertips were severed. Firefighters from the Red Watch team quickly located the digits, placed them on ice and rushed them to hospital where surgeons successfully reattached them.
Eight weeks later, Olive returned to meet the crew at Rayleigh Weir Fire Station, where she presented them with paintings she created using her recovered hand. She was also given a certificate of bravery during the visit.
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