News Bulletin of 24 August 2026, 2pm

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Germiston SPCA dogs to enjoy greater freedom
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Dogs at the Bedfordview Germiston SPCA will benefit from new running chains donated by Silvasons Hardware and Building Supplies.
The systems allow dogs to move along a cable between two fixed points, giving them more space to exercise while keeping them safely contained.
The project will be especially helpful for animals that would otherwise spend much of their time restricted to short chains.
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Four Paws relocates rescued big cats to Free State
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FOUR PAWS has relocated six lions and nine tigers from a former zoo in Argentina to its LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary near Bethlehem in the Free State.
The animals had spent years in cramped concrete enclosures and are among 30 big cats relocated through an international rescue effort spanning three continents.
FOUR PAWS led the rescue and relocation operation, with the animals now receiving lifelong care in a more suitable environment with space to move and conditions closer to their natural needs.
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Gauteng expands specialised schools for young talent
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Gauteng has reached 40 Schools of Specialisation with the launch of Clapham High School in Pretoria as the province’s latest sports focused school.
The programme combines academics with specialised sporting development, including football, netball, basketball, tennis, chess and e sports.
Clapham has also partnered with Mamelodi Sundowns to help young players develop their sporting potential.
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Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.01 to the US Dollar, 21.83 to the British Pound, and 18.68 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,647.16 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 94.39 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 77,805.00.
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California makes financial literacy a high school requirement
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California is introducing compulsory financial literacy lessons for public high school learners, with a stand alone course to be rolled out by the 2027 school year.
The course will teach practical skills including budgeting, banking, credit, taxes, investing, insurance and protecting against scams.
California becomes the 26th US state to require a personal finance course for all public high school learners.
Some schools have already introduced the lessons, with educators reporting strong interest from learners.
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