News Bulletin of 6 August 2026, 5pm

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City of Giants Church donates wheelchairs to Tsutsumani residents
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City of Giants Church donated wheelchairs and essential healthcare equipment to people living with disabilities in Tsutsumani, helping improve mobility and access to care.
The donation, supported by FNB, included walkers, crutches, shower chairs, blood pressure monitors, thermometers and first aid kits. The church said the initiative aims to restore dignity and provide practical support to vulnerable residents and their caregivers.
The programme forms part of the church's ongoing community outreach, with plans to expand assistance to more families as additional support becomes available.
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New district hospital improves healthcare access
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Residents of Ekangala and surrounding communities will now have improved access to healthcare with the opening of the new 220 bed King Nyabela Hospital in Mpumalanga.
Named after King Nyabela, a respected leader of the Ndzundza Ndebele people, the Level One district hospital offers services including surgery, internal medicine, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, as well as high care.
The new facility is expected to reduce travel times for patients and expand access to quality healthcare closer to home. Mpumalanga Health MEC Sasekani Manzini says it is also helping to restore the dignity of the community. Sound
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TUT students turn fun run into food drive for community
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Students and staff at the Tshwane University of Technology have donated non perishable food items to the Korwe Multipurpose Centre in Ga Rankuwa after taking part in a Colour Walk and Run.
The initiative combined physical activity with community service, helping to support vulnerable families while encouraging students to honour Nelson Mandela's legacy through acts of compassion.
The donations will help the centre provide meals and essential support to people in need across the local community.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.31 to the US Dollar, 21.99 to the British Pound, and 18.83 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,267.07 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 79.45 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,427.00.
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TEDxDistrictSix Women celebrates bold ideas and inspiring voices
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Twelve women from across South Africa took to the stage at TEDxDistrictSix Women in Cape Town to share stories of resilience, innovation and leadership as part of Women's Month.
The event brought together pioneers from fields including education, technology, conservation, entrepreneurship and community development to inspire meaningful conversations and encourage more women to pursue their ambitions.
Organisers say the event aimed to create a spacewhere powerful ideas could spark lasting change and empower the next generation of women leaders.
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