News Bulletin of 29 January 2026, 9am

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Diepkloof community lends a helping hand
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Diepkloof residents came together last weekend to distribute pre-owned clothes and offer free haircuts during a community drive.
The initiative, organised by African Child at Work, supported local families and young people in the area.
The event also launched Raising Valued Men Africa, a mentorship platform for boys and young men.
Organisers say the drive shows how community action can meet immediate needs while investing in the future.
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Cyclist joins team SPCA for Cape Town Cycle Tour
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Charl Marais will ride the 109-kilometre Cape Town Cycle Tour this year with Team SPCA to raise funds for animals in need.
Through his fundraising, Charl is helping cover veterinary care, grooming, behavioural support, and rehoming for 70 rescued animals.
Together with Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Team SPCA is working toward a R500,000 goal, with each rider raising a minimum of R3,000 to ensure rescued animals are properly prepared for adoption.
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Elon Musk's Neuralink developing Blindsight implant to restore vision
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Elon Musk's Neuralink is developing Blindsight, a brain implant that could help people who are blind or have lost their sight to see again.
Blindsight is an innovative brain-computer interface device that aims to restore vision in individuals who have lost their sight, including those born blind or with damaged optic nerves.
Musk says it will start off very low-resolution, and overtime the resolution would be increased:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 15.76 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 5,242.39 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 88,164.00.
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Arsenal unbeaten in Champions League
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Arsenal has recorded their eighth victory in the Champions League to become the first team to finish the league phase with a 100-percent record.
The Gunners defeated Kairat Almaty 3-2.
Four other English clubs, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Tottenham Hotspur, are through to the round of 16 following victories in their respective matches on Wednesday.
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