News Bulletin of 12 August 2026, 3pm

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Pet food donation supports Germiston SPCA
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The Germiston and Bedfordview SPCA has received a pet food donation from Crusaders South Africa Joburg Charter, with contributions collected from members across the country.
The donation forms part of the organisation’s community outreach programme and will help support animals in the SPCA’s care.
Crusaders South Africa says it plans to continue assisting communities and charitable organisations through similar initiatives.
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Expanded Gqeberha Hospital Aims to Improve Access to Specialised Care
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The newly expanded Edge Day Hospital in Gqeberha has officially opened, adding capacity for specialised medical procedures through a partnership between the public and private sectors.
The facility, which was first built in 2021, includes four theatres and 23 beds and is expected to help address gaps in specialised care and reduce patient backlogs.
The Eastern Cape government says the partnership could also create opportunities for healthcare professionals and support economic activity, while improving access to treatment for patients.
Acting Eastern Cape Department of Health HOD Dr Nthandeki Xamlashe says the collaboration is helping to strengthen healthcare
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Sharpeville Youngster Gets Support for His Soccer Dreams
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Ten year old Lehlohonolo Matiwane from Sharpeville, south of Johannesburg, has received soccer kit and equipment after photos of him playing football on crutches went viral.
The images caught the attention of sports charity Play It Forward, which delivered a new soccer kit, balls and other equipment for Nolo and young players in his community.
Nolo lost his left leg in a car accident four years ago, but continues to play alongside able bodied teammates on his crutches.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.14 to the US Dollar, 21.83 to the British Pound, and 18.63 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,412.73 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 88.91 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,274.00.
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Baseball Pioneer Returns for Historic New League
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A 99 year old former baseball player has returned to the diamond nearly eight decades after her last professional game to help launch a new era for women’s baseball in the United States.
Maybelle Blair, who played in the All American Girls Professional Baseball League in 1948, threw the ceremonial first pitch at the opening game of the new Women’s Professional Baseball League in Springfield, Illinois.
The new league features four teams and will play a 30 game inaugural season, giving women another opportunity to compete professionally in the sport.
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