News Bulletin of 5 May 2026, 12pm

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CHOC provides food parcels to families
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The CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa is providing food parcels to families of children undergoing cancer treatment.
The programme supports households facing rising medical and transport costs, helping them maintain access to basic nutrition.
CHOC also offers psychosocial support to caregivers and children during treatment.
The organisation continues to raise awareness about early detection while assisting families through their cancer journey.
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TUT Awards Doctor Khumalo honorary doctorate for football contribution
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The Tshwane University of Technology awarded Doctor Khumalo an honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Science at its Pretoria Campus last Thursday, recognising his contribution to South African football and player development.
Khumalo built his career at Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana before moving into coaching and youth development.
Khumalo says the recognition reflects the impact football has had on his life and he accepts it with pride and responsibility:
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Applications Open for 2026 JOMBA! Youth Dance Platform
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Applications are open for the 2026 JOMBA! Youth Open Horizons platform, which selects young dancers to perform, connect and develop performance skills.
The showcase forms part of the 28th JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience in Durban and takes place at the Stable Theatre on 30 August 2026.
The programme selects 12-groups of dancers under 16 from different styles, including hip hop, pantsula, ballet and contemporary dance, and provides a live performance platform for development.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.79 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,614.45 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,766.00.
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Project plans Uganda’s largest skatepark in the East African state
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A cross-continental mission is underway to support the development of what could become Uganda’s largest skatepark, aimed at providing young people with a safe space through skateboarding.
Skateboarder and activist Jason Vanporppal is currently travelling from East to Southern Africa on a community-focused journey.
The project was inspired by his friendships with Ugandan skaters Isaac and Ephraim and has grown into a wider effort to build a permanent skate space.
The initiative shows how skateparks can support youth development by offering structure, belonging and positive activity.
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