News Bulletin of 15 July 2026, 3pm

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Blood Brothers bring donations and joy to Samaritaanhuis
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The Blood Brothers Motorcycle Club visited Samaritaanhuis in Boksburg, donating clothing, groceries, stationery and household essentials to support children and families in need.
The club also treated children to motorcycle rides, sweet packs and a fun filled morning, while providing grocery parcels to nearby families.
Organisers said the visit was about meeting the community's greatest needs and bringing smiles to those they support.
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Eastern Cape innovator earns global recognition for AI smart glasses
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Eastern Cape entrepreneur Elihle Stali has returned from Hong Kong after being selected as one of 150 leading innovators and technology start ups from around the world to take part in a global innovation programme.
The 24 year old founder of Spectacles4TheBlind SA has developed AI powered smart glasses that help people with visual impairments navigate their surroundings using real time voice assistance in English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa, isiZulu and Sesotho.
Stali hopes the innovation will continue improving independence and everyday mobility for people living with visual impairments.
Stali says the experience was fantastic and provided an opportunity to connect with innovators from across the world while showcasing South African innovation on an international stage.
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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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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.37 to the US Dollar, 21.93 to the British Pound, and 18.70 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,039.20 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 84.73 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,779.00.
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Bloomberg Philanthropies expands global ocean protection programme
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Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced a quarter billion dollar investment through its Bloomberg Ocean Initiative, a global programme that helps countries protect and better manage the world's oceans.
The funding will support small island and coastal nations by strengthening ocean conservation, improving enforcement and expanding the use of satellite technology, artificial intelligence and public data to monitor marine environments.
The initiative will also help restore coral reefs damaged by climate change, pollution and severe storms, while supporting countries as they implement the United Nations High Seas Treaty.
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