News Bulletin of 7 August 2026, 10am

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Tutoring Initiative Opens Doors For Youth
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EmpowerED Futures and the Temba Bavuma Foundation are supporting young people through tutoring, mentorship and education opportunities.
The programmes provide learners with academic support, scholarships and guidance to help them develop skills for the future.
The organisations continue to create support systems that help learners access education and mentorship.
Youth development advocate Yolisa Singaphi, who works with both initiatives, says supporting young people starts with giving them the tools and opportunities to reach their goals.
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67 Learners Get New School Shoes
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Sixty-seven learners at Iphutheng Primary School in Alexandra have received new school shoes from the 1 Africa Foundation.
The donation provided essential school items to learners in need and supported their daily school experience.
The foundation says the initiative forms part of its efforts to support schools and communities through partnerships.
The school welcomed the donation, saying the new shoes will help learners feel more comfortable and confident when they attend classes.
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Families Receive Food And Garden Support
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Animal welfare group, Funda Nenja, has delivered food hampers, vegetable crops and winter support items to families in a town, in KwaZulu-Natal.
The organisation provides food for households and pets while helping families start gardens to grow their own produce.
The programme also supports community assistants, including a recent visit to the family of King, a dog linked to the organisation’s work.
Funda Nenja says the initiative helps families improve food security while strengthening support for animals in the community.
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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 64,253.00.
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UNESCO Recognises Africa’s Heritage Sites Globally
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Five African countries have secured new UNESCO World Heritage recognition after 25 sites were added to the global list.
Comoros, São Tomé and Príncipe, and South Sudan received their first-ever listings, highlighting the continent’s cultural and natural heritage.
Chief Research Scientist in Heritage National Museums of Kenya, Purity Kiura, says the recognition helps preserve Africa’s heritage while creating opportunities for communities to benefit from these sites:
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