News Bulletin of 29 July 2026, 4pm

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UP veterinary students provide animal care in Tembisa community
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University of Pretoria Veterinary Science students provided essential healthcare support to pets and livestock during an outreach visit in Tembisa.
Working with the Society for Animals in Distress, the Production Animal Mobile Outreach clinic team provided vaccinations, deworming treatments, health checks and advice to animal owners at the Winnie Mandela Coal Yard.
The students also helped care for cattle and goats while building relationships with community members and promoting better animal welfare practices.
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Brothers receive life changing support after petrol station encounter
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Two brothers who were struggling to make ends meet have received life changing support after an unexpected encounter with South African philanthropist Bi Phakathi at a petrol station.
After learning the men could not afford fuel to get home following a long day's work, Phakathi paid for their full tank.
Weeks later, he surprised them again with a trolley full of groceries and R6,000 raised by donors who were inspired by their story.
The brothers say the support has given them hope for a better future.
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SADC countries discuss future of pharmaceutical industry
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A Bollywood themed fundraiser in Boksburg has raised funds to support underprivileged families in Tembisa.
The Connect to Feed Foundation’s Dance for a Cause event brought together community members, performers, sponsors and volunteers for an evening of music and entertainment that helped raise support for families facing hardship.
The foundation says the funds will assist vulnerable households in Tembisa, while future outreach visits are planned to support elderly residents in Lenasia.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.76 to the US Dollar, 22.27 to the British Pound, and 19.08 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at Gold is selling at 4,019.74 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 84.09 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,208.00.
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SADC leaders explore ways to strengthen regional pharmaceutical industry
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Leaders and industry experts are looking at ways to strengthen Southern Africa’s pharmaceutical sector during the 9th SADC Industrialisation Week in Durban.
The discussions are focusing on building a safer, technology driven and more integrated medicine manufacturing industry across the region.
The goal is to improve local production, reduce reliance on imported healthcare products and create new opportunities through innovation and investment.
Department of Science, Technology and Innovation Director General Dr Mlungisi Cele says work is continuing to develop new technologies that can drive industrial growth across the region.
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