News Bulletin of 17 September 2026, 3pm

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Hennops Wetlands Cleared Of Nearly Two Tonnes Of Rubbish
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Hennops Revival and its partners have removed 175 bags of rubbish from wetlands flowing into the Weetmanspruit in Centurion.
The cleanup collected nearly two tonnes of waste, helping protect the waterway and the wider Hennops River system.
Community members, including staff from Woodlands College, also joined the effort.
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Solar-Powered Ambulance Brings Healthcare To Remote Communities In Kenya
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Stella Juva, described as the world’s first solar-powered ambulance, is being tested in Kenya to improve access to healthcare in remote areas.
Developed by 23 students from Solar Team Eindhoven in the Netherlands, the vehicle can travel more than 700 kilometres on a single day of sunshine.
It is equipped to provide services including blood tests, disease screening and vaccinations, while being designed to handle rough roads.
The ambulance has reportedly generated more energy than it consumes during testing in Kenya.
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Wool Donations Help Soweto Mothers Build Incomes
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Hamba Bamba Funda has received a donation of wool to support crocheting skills development among mothers in Kliptown, Soweto.
The women have completed five workshops and are learning to make handmade items that they can sell to generate income for their families.
The group will hold a Market Day on the 11th of October to sell their creations, with one workshop still remaining before the event.
The latest wool donation was sent from Cape Town by Hashtag Nonprofit, giving the women more materials to continue developing their skills.
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Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.29 to the US Dollar, 21.78 to the British Pound, and 18.69 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,325.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 105.83per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 76,232.00.
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American Travels Country To Preserve World War Two Veterans’ Stories
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A 28 year old American is travelling across the country to preserve the stories of World War Two veterans before they are lost.
Rishi Sharma has interviewed more than 3,000 combat veterans over the past 10 years, recording their experiences and giving copies to their families.
He started the project at 18, wanting to hear directly from the people who lived through the war.
With only around 30,000 World War Two veterans still alive, Sharma is racing against time to preserve their firsthand accounts.
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