News Bulletin of 26 June 2026, 3pm

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Blanket donation brings winter relief to vulnerable children in Johannesburg
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The Rotary Club of Rosebank has donated warm winter blankets to children supported by Charity Begins With Me in Johannesburg.
The grassroots organisation says the donation will help keep vulnerable children warm as winter temperatures continue to drop across the city.
The support forms part of an ongoing partnership between the two organisations, which have worked together on several community initiatives this year.
Both groups say the collaboration focuses on providing practical assistance to meet immediate needs in under-resourced communities.
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Mitchells Plain cat sterilisation drive helps over 100 animals
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Rescue is Life, Foster Love Animal Rescue and the Cape of Good Hope SPCA carried out a free mass cat sterilisation drive in Mitchells Plain, where 103 cats were sterilised in a single day.
The initiative took place at Hazeldene Primary School Hall in Portlands and brought together veterinary teams and volunteers to support local pet owners.
Each cat also received vaccinations, rabies protection, flea and tick treatment, a microchip and food for recovery.
The organisations say the intervention will help prevent thousands of unwanted litters in future and reduce cat overpopulation in the area.
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UJ ranked Africa's top university for sustainability
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The University of Johannesburg has been ranked the leading university in South Africa and Africa in the 2026 Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings.
UJ placed 39th globally, putting it among the world's top 40 universities for sustainability.
The university also ranked first in South Africa across eight United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including quality education, climate action and reducing inequality.
The latest results follow UJ's recent rise into the global top 300 in the QS World University Rankings and a record performance in the U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.47 to the US Dollar, 21.77 to the British Pound, and 18.77 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,044.41 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 75.26 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 59,545.00.
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Passengers help restrain pilot during mid air emergency
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Passengers onboard an Air Canada flight from Newark in the United States to Halifax in Canada helped bring a mid air emergency under control after the captain suffered a medical episode shortly after take off.
The pilot had to be removed from the cockpit, while the co pilot took over flying duties. Some passengers assisted the crew in restraining the pilot as the situation unfolded.
The aircraft was diverted to Boston where it landed safely and emergency teams attended to the pilot. Passengers say the quick response from everyone onboard helped prevent a worse outcome. *
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