News Bulletin of 15 July 2026, 2pm

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Reach For A Dream gives young Springbok supporter unforgettable experience
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The Reach For A Dream Foundation has helped make another child's dream come true by giving 14 year old Daniel from Bryanston a once in a lifetime experience with the Springboks at Ellis Park.
The foundation, which grants dreams to children living with life threatening illnesses, surprised Daniel by making him a match day mascot during South Africa's Test against England. He walked onto the field alongside Springbok captain Siya Kolisi before the national anthem.
Daniel later met the full Springbok squad, celebrated the team's victory over England and described the experience as a dream come true.
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UKZN surgical marathon changes 74 lives in KwaZulu-Natal
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The University of KwaZulu-Natal has helped 74 patients receive life changing surgery during a five day Surgical Marathon aimed at reducing long waiting lists in public hospitals.
Specialist teams from the public and private healthcare sectors expanded operating theatre capacity at hospitals in Durban and Empangeni to perform complex urology procedures that many patients would otherwise have waited months to receive.
The initiative forms part of a national campaign to treat at least 200 patients during Mandela Month through collaboration between healthcare partners.
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Young boy inspires South African autism advocate
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A meeting between a young autistic boy from Soweto and autism advocate Dr Emile Gouws has become a powerful reminder of the impact of representation and perseverance.
The boy chose Gouws as the subject of a public speaking competition after being inspired by his journey from a child who struggled to communicate to an internationally recognised researcher and disability rights advocate.
After meeting the youngster, Gouws said the experience reminded him why he continues to advocate for greater inclusion and acceptance, adding that inspiring one child meant more to him than any award or international recognition.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.38 to the US Dollar, 21.93 to the British Pound, and 18.70 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,030.52 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 84.73 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,641.00.
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A four year old helps bring a neighbourhood together
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A four year old boy in North Carolina has helped transform his neighbourhood simply by making friends.
The youngster began greeting neighbours during walks with his family, encouraging people to stop, chat and get to know one another.
As friendships grew, neighbours started gathering more often, checking in on each other and building a stronger sense of community where people who were once strangers now feel like friends.
His simple acts of kindness have inspired adults to spend more time outdoors, strengthen neighbourhood bonds and create a more welcoming place for everyone.
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