News Bulletin of 3 June 2026, 8am

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Malatji improves access for disabled people
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Caroline Malatji, founder of Disability Accessible Accommodation and Travel, is providing transport, medical supplies, and support services to improve access for persons with disabilities in South Africa.
The organisation works to improve mobility, independence, and access to healthcare for wheelchair users and other people living with disabilities.
Malatji promotes road safety and highlights the importance of seatbelt use and avoiding phone use while driving.
Through DAATS, she continues to expand services aimed at removing barriers faced by people with disabilities.
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Mduduzi Mabena appointed junior school commissioner
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A 14-year-old learner, Mduduzi Mabena, has been appointed as a Junior Commissioner in the Safer Schools campaign aimed at promoting safer and more supportive learning environments in Gauteng.
The initiative is a partnership between the SAPS, the Gauteng Department of Education, and the BrightSpark Foundation, and gives learners a platform to raise concerns and develop practical solutions to school safety challenges.
The programme also provides leadership training and mentorship to equip young people to act as ambassadors for positive change in their schools and communities.
Mabena addressed learners in Sandton during the launch, encouraging them to remain focused on their education despite everyday challenges.
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Somerset College collects clothes for charity
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Somerset College in the Western Cape has collected hundreds of bags of pre-loved clothing through a community donation drive.
The clothing has been handed over to Clothes to Good, an organisation that reuses and recycles textiles while creating jobs and income opportunities for vulnerable families.
Usable items will be resold through community micro-businesses, while damaged materials will be turned into new products.
The initiative supports people with disabilities, reduces waste, and keeps clothing out of landfills.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 0.00 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 67,054.00.
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Boksburg nonprofit clears student debt relief
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A Boksburg-based non-profit organisation has paid more than two million rand to help hundreds of tertiary students clear outstanding debts.
The We Solve For X Foundation says the payments have assisted students who were unable to register, continue their studies, or graduate due to unpaid fees at higher education institutions.
The support has helped students affected by financial barriers, including those impacted by delays and challenges in NSFAS funding.
Founder, Tsietsi Ngobese, says the intervention has allowed many students to return to class and continue working towards completing their qualifications:
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