News Bulletin of 6 May 2026, 6am

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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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Doctor Khumalo honoured with 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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140 Climbers Tackle Table Mountain for Charity Fundraiser
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More than 140 climbers will climb Table Mountain on Saturday to raise funds for four South African charities.
Participants will climb the route repeatedly throughout the day, with donations linked to the number of ascents completed.
The beneficiaries include South African National Parks Honorary Rangers, Volunteer Wildfire Services, Wilderness Search and Rescue, and Ubuntu Football Academy.
Last year, 199 participants completed 600 climbs and raised nearly R1 million, and organisers aim to exceed that total this year.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.67 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,535.57 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 81,153.00.
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Team SA wins 16 gymnastics medals in Cameroon
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Team South Africa won 16 medals at the 19th African Artistic Gymnastics Championships in, Cameroon.
The senior men’s team took bronze, with Daniel McLean winning gold in the floor event.
The senior women secured silver and World Championship qualification for Caitlin Rooskrantz and Naveen Daries.
Junior gymnasts added more medals, increasing South Africa’s total across team and individual events.
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