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KnitWits provides warmth for the needy
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Volunteer movement-KnitWits 4 the Needy has just marked its 10-year milestone by distributing a new round of handmade blankets, scarves, and baby items to vulnerable families across Johannesburg.
Over the past few weeks, volunteers have delivered warm clothing to wastepickers, supported rural hospitals through the Baby Box programme.
As the new year begins, the group is preparing an Innovation and Creativity Blanket initiative for 2026 and continues to welcome new volunteers to its Saturday sessions at Rosebank Union Church.
The KnitWits say each newly delivered item strengthens their mission to bring comfort and community support where it’s needed most.
Over the past few weeks, volunteers have delivered warm clothing to wastepickers, supported rural hospitals through the Baby Box programme.
As the new year begins, the group is preparing an Innovation and Creativity Blanket initiative for 2026 and continues to welcome new volunteers to its Saturday sessions at Rosebank Union Church.
The KnitWits say each newly delivered item strengthens their mission to bring comfort and community support where it’s needed most.
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Howard Warrington undertakes 34km False Bay Crossing
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Ultra-endurance swimmer and Guinness World Record holder, Howard Warrington, completed the 34km False Bay Crossing yesterday.
This is to raise funds and awareness for the Cape of Good Hope SPCA’s ambitious sterilisation goal of 10-thousand.
SPCA spokesperson, Belinda Abraham, says last year alone, they cared for over 23-thousand unwanted and unloved animals:
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This is to raise funds and awareness for the Cape of Good Hope SPCA’s ambitious sterilisation goal of 10-thousand.
SPCA spokesperson, Belinda Abraham, says last year alone, they cared for over 23-thousand unwanted and unloved animals:
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Vin Diesel confirms CR7 Fast & Furious cameo
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American actor and filmmaker, Vin Diesel, has confirmed that a script has been written for Cristiano Ronaldo in the next Fast & Furious film.
Diesel announced via Instagram that the football superstar will have a role in the franchise.
Fans are speculating about the character he will play following the conclusion of Fast X.
The post confirmed the continuation of the series and the inclusion of a new cast member.
Diesel announced via Instagram that the football superstar will have a role in the franchise.
Fans are speculating about the character he will play following the conclusion of Fast X.
The post confirmed the continuation of the series and the inclusion of a new cast member.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.35 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,467.60 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 92,772.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.35 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,467.60 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 92,772.00.
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