News Bulletin of 12 October 2026, 1pm

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Anonymous Donor Gives Nigel SPCA R2,000 Fuel Boost
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The Nigel SPCA in Gauteng has received a R2,000 donation from an anonymous supporter to help keep its animal rescue vehicles on the road.
The contribution will help the organisation travel across its service area to assist animals and transport pets needing veterinary care.
The SPCA expressed its gratitude, saying the donation would help it continue its work supporting animals in the community.
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Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
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South African jurist Navi Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work promoting peace, human rights and international law.
The 85 year old was the first black woman appointed to South Africa’s High Court in 1995. She later served as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and as a judge at international courts dealing with genocide and war crimes.
South African Human Rights Commission chairperson Reverend Chris Nissen has spoken about Pillay’s journey and says he is proud of her achievement.
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Music Exchange To Help Artists Grow Their Careers
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Music Exchange will return to Cape Town on 31 October as part of FAME Week Africa, bringing together local and international music industry professionals.
The 16th annual conference will offer practical sessions on music rights, royalties, artificial intelligence, publishing and artist development.
SAMRO CEO Annabell Lebethe will deliver the keynote address, with industry leaders also discussing how artists can protect their rights and earn revenue from their work.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.55 to the US Dollar, 21.91 to the British Pound, and 18.52 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,173.09 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 104.72 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 83,474.00.
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Stranger’s Kindness Leaves Lasting Message For Japanese Woman
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A stranger in Japan helped Rika Matsuda after she crashed her bicycle at the age of seven.
He cleaned her injured foot, lent her his phone to contact her grandfather and taught her to fold an origami crane while they waited.
He gave her the paper crane before helping her get home. Rika kept it for ten years, unaware of the message inside. At 17, she unfolded it and discovered a message encouraging her to treasure every encounter, because people may never meet again.
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