News Bulletin of 21 August 2026, 2pm

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Rescue dogs look for forever homes at Fourways adoption day
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Animal lovers in Fourways will have a chance to meet rescue dogs looking for new homes at Woodrock Animal Rescue’s Market and Adoption Day in October.
The family friendly event will feature local market stalls, food and handmade goods, while visitors can meet dogs from Woodrock and learn more about adoption.
The event will also collect donations including pet food, blankets, towels, leashes and cleaning supplies for animals in the organisation’s care.
It takes place on Saturday, 31 October from 9am to 2pm at Fourways Crossing Bark Park.
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Food Inflation Falls to Lowest Level in More Than 16 Years
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South Africa’s food inflation has fallen to 0.6 percent in July, its lowest level in more than 16 years, offering some relief to household budgets.
Lower prices for grain related products, fruit and vegetables helped drive the decline, following a strong harvest and record grain production.
Agricultural economist Wandile Sihlobo says the bumper 2025 to 2026 agricultural season, particularly strong grain production, has helped bring food price pressures down
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Knitters turn movie afternoon into a good cause
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More than 100 knitters and crocheters gathered at Cedar Square in Johannesburg for a special screening of Notting Hill in celebration of World Granny Square Day.
The 123-seat cinema was filled with people knitting and crocheting granny squares while watching the film.
The event was hosted by Community Hours in partnership with 67 Blankets, which turns donated squares into blankets and scarves for people in need.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.05 to the US Dollar, 21.89 to the British Pound, and 18.77 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,583.17 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 93.78 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 76,972.00.
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Fisherman Rescued Alive After 15 Days in Mexican Cave
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A Mexican fisherman has been rescued alive after spending 15 days trapped in a pitch dark underwater cave without food or natural light.
Erasto Crisanto Valdez became lost while fishing in a cenote between Veracruz and Oaxaca and was eventually found after an extensive search.
Rescuers carried out a 15 day operation involving teams on land, in the water and in the air before locating him.
Valdez survived by drinking water from a spring and breathing from an air pocket inside the cave.
He is now recovering in hospital after his remarkable ordeal.
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