News Bulletin of 5 August 2026, 4pm

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Embrace Village opens new charity shop in Walkerville
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Embrace Village has opened a new charity shop at Midway Shopping Centre in Walkerville, where every purchase and donation helps support vulnerable children, young people and families.
The shop also provides valuable work experience for Village Mamas, helping them build skills, confidence and better employment opportunities while offering shoppers affordable pre loved clothing, books, toys and household items.
Residents are encouraged to donate good quality unwanted goods to help keep the shelves stocked and support the organisation's community programmes.
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South Africa's largest wind farm begins generating electricity
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South Africa's biggest wind project has started generating electricity in Mpumalanga, with the first 25 turbines now producing enough renewable energy to supply about 155 megawatts.
President Cyril Ramaphosa recently officiated the start of commercial operations at the facility, which is expected to create new jobs and support skills development in the renewable energy sector.
Seriti Green CEO Peter Venn says the project will eventually comprise 127 wind turbines generating 900 megawatts of electricity
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St Alban's College students turn recycled materials into runway fashion
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Students at St Alban's College in Pretoria showcased their creativity by designing and modelling fashion outfits made from recycled materials and discarded clothing during the school's first Trash to Trend Fashion Show.
The event formed part of the college's annual Cultural Festival and encouraged learners to embrace sustainability while expressing their artistic talents.
Knapp Fischer House took first place for its standout runway presentation.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.37 to the US Dollar, 22.04 to the British Pound, and 18.90 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,188.64 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 79.36 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 63,952.00.
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Sudan lions find a new home in South Africa
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Eleven lions rescued from the war in Sudan have completed a two year rehabilitation programme at the LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary in South Africa.
After being rescued from the conflict in Sudan, the lions have recovered through dedicated veterinary care and specialised rehabilitation.
They have now been moved into a permanent six hectare habitat where they can live safely and thrive.
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