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KnitWits create winter warmth for communities
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KnitWits 4 the Needy in Hurlingham, north of Johannesburg, has produced blankets and scarves for vulnerable residents as winter temperatures drop.
The group meets weekly at Rosebank Union Church, where volunteers use donated wool to knit and crochet items for distribution to communities in need.
The organisation has also welcomed younger volunteers who have joined the sessions to help continue the work.
The non-profit relies on wool donations and plans to distribute more winter items in July.
The group meets weekly at Rosebank Union Church, where volunteers use donated wool to knit and crochet items for distribution to communities in need.
The organisation has also welcomed younger volunteers who have joined the sessions to help continue the work.
The non-profit relies on wool donations and plans to distribute more winter items in July.
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Western Cape hosts blood donation drive
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The Western Cape Blood Service will host donation clinics across the province on 13 June as part of National Blood Donor Month.
The organisation aims to collect 1,000 units of blood to strengthen low winter blood stocks, with O-negative levels currently at a two-day supply.
The clinics will encourage both new and regular donors to give blood, which can be used in emergency cases and patients in need of transfusions.
Donors are advised to be in good health, eat before donating, and can give blood every 56 days.
The organisation aims to collect 1,000 units of blood to strengthen low winter blood stocks, with O-negative levels currently at a two-day supply.
The clinics will encourage both new and regular donors to give blood, which can be used in emergency cases and patients in need of transfusions.
Donors are advised to be in good health, eat before donating, and can give blood every 56 days.
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Disney on Ice skates into Durban
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Disney on Ice is bringing all the magic to the Durban ICC from 24 to 26 July 2026 as part of its South African tour.
The live show brings characters such as Mickey Mouse, Elsa, Moana, and Stitch to the ice in a theatrical skating production.
It features themed storytelling drawn from different Disney worlds.
Tickets are on sale, with a local competition also offering audiences a chance to win entry to the show.
The live show brings characters such as Mickey Mouse, Elsa, Moana, and Stitch to the ice in a theatrical skating production.
It features themed storytelling drawn from different Disney worlds.
Tickets are on sale, with a local competition also offering audiences a chance to win entry to the show.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.23 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,500.72 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 66,954.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.23 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,500.72 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 66,954.00.
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