News Bulletin of 15 August 2025, 9am

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Sandton SPCA Hosts Outreach Event In Alex
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The Sandton SPCA recently hosted an outreach event in Alexandra, providing essential pet care services to the local community.
This saw at least 21 animals being sterilised and over 40 being groomed.
The initiative was also intended to enhance pet care in the area by providing residents with critical information regarding pet handling and proper feeding.
Sandton SPCA inspector manager Xolane Mncube speaks about this community outreach event which highlights the community’s growing need for accessible animal care:
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Three South African Youth Selected For Global Youth Leadership Council
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Three South African champions have been selected for the 2025–2027 Global Youth Leadership Council.
Lumka Ndileka Gogela, a driven athlete leader, Zamangwe Lebogang Mazibuko, and their mentor Busangani Mazibuko will be stepping onto the world stage at the Special Olympics.
The trio will be among a group of 16 top youth leaders from across the globe, each bringing their voice to a council that stretches over all 7-Special Olympics regions.
The Council will play a major role leading up to the 2027 World Games in Chile, where inclusion takes centre stage.
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Springbok Women Off To Women's Rugby World Cup
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South Africa's women's rugby team has left for the Women's Rugby World Cup in England yesterday.
The Springbok Women open their campaign against Brazil on the 24th of this month then will play the seventh ranked Italy and fourth ranked France in their pool matches.
The team will be led by Nolusindiso Booi.
SA Rugby President Mark Alexandra sent the players on their way:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.58 to the US Dollar, 23.78 to the British Pound, and 20.47 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,361.24 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.63 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 119,288.00.
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Google's Android Alerts System Warns People Of Nearby Earthquakes
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Google's earthquake early warning system is now using data from smartphones and smartwatches to alert people before earthquakes hit.
Google's Android Earthquake Alerts system now reaches billions of devices worldwide, warning people of impending earthquakes.
In 2024, it sent alerts for 11-thousand quakes in 98 countries.
The system builds on Google’s other safety projects, like flash flood alerts, showing how technology can protect lives in emergencies.
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