News Bulletin of 22 September 2026, 5pm

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75 New Beds Bring Comfort To Shelter Animals
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The Germiston Bedfordview SPCA has received 75 thick, waterproof mattresses from a local company for animals in its care.
The new beds will help protect the animals from cold and damp conditions while giving them a softer, more comfortable place to rest as they wait for forever homes.
The donation will support the day to day wellbeing of animals staying at the shelter.
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Smile Foundation Gives 15 Eastern Cape Children Access To Reconstructive Surgery
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Fifteen children have received specialised reconstructive surgery at PE Provincial Hospital in Gqeberha through the Smile Foundation’s latest surgical programme.
The three day programme treated children with cleft conditions, burn injuries and underdeveloped ears, while also giving healthcare professionals an opportunity to strengthen their specialist skills.
One of the patients was seven year old Thandolwethu Gaceni from Kariega, who began the first stage of reconstructing his underdeveloped ear.
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Senior Women Take To The Field In Mohlakeng
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Women mostly aged 60 and above have shown that age is no barrier to football at the Rand West Master Ladies Soccer Tournament in Mohlakeng.
Afrivillage Tigers won the tournament, beating Mohlakeng Women of Worth 3–1 in the final at Patrick Ace Ntsoelengoe Stadium.
The tournament gave senior women an opportunity to stay active, compete and come together through their love of football.
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Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.24 to the US Dollar, 21.66 to the British Pound, and 18.57 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,337.44 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 100.34 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 86,322.00.
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Amajita Move Closer To COSAFA U20 Semi Finals
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Amajita have moved closer to the COSAFA U20 semi finals after beating Angola 2 nil in their second Group B match in Mozambique.
Captain Lazola Maku opened the scoring in the 13th minute before Steven Mendes doubled South Africa’s lead before half time.
The defending champions now have six points from two matches and will face Eswatini on Wednesday.
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