News Bulletin of 10 May 2026, 7am

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Community Power Boosts Animal Rescue
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The Sandton SPCA has raised more than 1.7 million rand through community donations, surpassing its goal to replace ageing inspector vehicles. The funds have already been used to purchase three new rescue vehicles, improving the organisation’s ability to respond more quickly and efficiently to cases across the area. SPCA management says the campaign received strong support from individuals, trusts and local fundraising efforts.

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From Nanny to Baker
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A Parkhurst nanny turned entrepreneur, is steadily growing her homemade rusk business across Johannesburg while working towards her dream of opening her own bakery.Known for her freshly baked rusks and dedication to quality, Nelia ‘Yaya’ Nglube, has built a loyal customer base through hard work, word-of-mouth and a passion for baking. Her small business continues to expand as more customers across the city discover her homemade treats. Her products are now stocked at Garden Fresh in Parktown North and Astron Energy in Parkmore.

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Netball Dream Rising
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A learner at Alma Mater International School has been selected for the South African Indoor Netball Federation championships. Charmaine Tsvaringa has competed in high intensity indoor netball competitions. SAINF oversees competitive action netball in South Africa and selects national teams for international tournaments, including the 2026 WINA Super World Cup. The federation runs fast-paced seven-a-side and six-a-side competitions across multiple age groups for men and women.

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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.39 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,715.52 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,731.00.
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Inside India’s New Sleeper Train
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India’s first semi-high-speed Vande Bharat sleeper train is attracting huge crowds, endless selfies and plenty of curiosity. Launched in January 2026, the train is the first sleeper version in the Vande Bharat fleet, a service that has become a source of national pride since its debut in 2019. Videos of its early journeys quickly went viral, and months later the excitement remains strong, with all 823 berths often booked weeks ahead.

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Local: 147 words (69%), National: 65 words (31%), International: 0 words (0%)