News Bulletin of 21 September 2026, 8am

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South Africans urged to support Shades Day
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South Africans are being encouraged to wear sunglasses on October 16 as part of the South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind’s annual Shades Day.
People can buy a R20 sticker and wear their sunglasses for the day, with funds supporting services for people with visual impairments and other disabilities.
The association provides guide, service and autism support dogs, as well as orientation and mobility training.
Shades Day takes place across the country during World Sight Month, which also highlights the importance of eye health.
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123 crafters knit for charity at Cedar Square
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123 crafters gathered at Cedar Square in Fourways for a charity knitting drive inspired by the movie Grease.
The event, hosted by non-profit organisation Community Hours on September 19, saw knitters and crocheters make items for charitable causes while watching the film.
Community Hours says the donated items will help provide children with warm beanies and scarves.
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Ekurhuleni residents invited to Heritage Run
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Residents in Ekurhuleni are invited to take part in an 8-kilometre Heritage Run at Christoffel Park on Thursday.
The run starts at 7am, followed by heritage food, craft stalls and other community activities.
The event will also honour women who have lost their lives in Ekurhuleni and support their families.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.26 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,380.92 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 81,798.00.
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Lesotho launches virtual royal history experience
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The Government of Lesotho has launched a virtual reality experience exploring nearly two centuries of Basotho royal history.
Called Kings of Lesotho Futures_Past, the project uses virtual reality to bring the country’s royal history and heritage to life.
Visitors can explore Lesotho’s royal history, heritage sites and landscapes through the virtual reality experience.
Law and Justice Minister Richard Ramoeletsi delivered the closing remarks at the launch:
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