News Bulletin of 30 April 2026, 5pm

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Community soup drive brings relief to Klipspruit families
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Astro Kids and Adult Organisation partnered with Shoprite to provide soup and bread to residents in the Klipspruit Chicken Farm community in Soweto.
The initiative aimed to support families facing unemployment and food insecurity, ensuring that children and households receive at least one warm meal.
Organisers say the drive is part of ongoing efforts to address basic needs and reduce social challenges in vulnerable communities.
Community members welcomed the support, saying it helps ease daily struggles and brings comfort during difficult times.
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Grandads Army Riders Take on UK Cycling Challenge for SA Children
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A woman from Ennerdale is making a lasting impact through a community care centre that supports more than 120 vulnerable children and elderly people every day.
Through the Ebenezer Hannah Home, Mama Lydia Isaacs continues a family legacy of care, providing meals, education support, and skills development programmes including baking, sewing, and agriculture.
The centre also creates opportunities for income generation while promoting dignity and independence in the community.
Her work is supported by the Clover Mama Afrika project, which highlights women driving sustainable change at grassroots level
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Ennerdale woman transforms care into community upliftment
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A woman from Ennerdale is making a lasting impact through a community care centre that supports more than 120 vulnerable children and elderly people every day.
Through the Ebenezer Hannah Home, Mama Lydia Isaacs continues a family legacy of care, providing meals, education support, and skills development programmes including baking, sewing, and agriculture.
The centre also creates opportunities for income generation while promoting dignity and independence in the community.
Her work is supported by the Clover Mama Afrika project, which highlights women driving sustainable change at grassroots level.
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Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.80 to the US Dollar, 22.71 to the British Pound, and 19.64 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 76,225.00.
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Students in Mississippi Heroically Stop Runaway School Bus
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Students from Hancock Middle School in Kiln, Mississippi in the United States are being hailed as heroes after safely stopping their school bus when the driver suffered a medical emergency.
The bus, carrying around 40 learners, began to veer off course before the students quickly stepped in to help steer it to safety and bring it to a stop.
Security footage captured the moment the group worked together under pressure to prevent a potential crash. The children have since explained how they stayed calm and acted fast to protect everyone on board
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