News Bulletin of 7 January 2026, 7am

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Animal Rescue Centre Bunny Hop Haven expands rescue and education work
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Animal Rescue Centre Bunny Hop Haven, in Observatory, Johannesburg, is expanding rescue and education work after a year of steady growth and increased community support.
Last year the team upgraded its facilities, rehomed more than 40 rescued animals, and introduced more structured welfare lessons for visiting schools and preschools.
Volunteers and donors strengthened daily operations by providing supplies, assisting with adoptions, and helping care for a diverse group of animals.
Looking ahead, the haven is preparing weekly food-support partnerships, sponsored sterilisations and a new community vegetable garden.
The Hop for Hope fundraiser will also launch in the coming months as the haven continues to grow as an accessible, community-driven sanctuary for animals in need.
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Fuel price drop
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Fuel price reductions are in effect, with petrol down 66cents per litre and diesel R1.50-per litre cheaper.
Illuminating paraffin and LPG have also been reduced.
The South African Petroleum Retailers Association is advising motorists to plan their trips, maintain their vehicles for better fuel efficiency, and monitor future price movements.
SAPRA national chairperson Henry van der Merwe says the lower prices will ease pressure on households and transport operators:
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Two Oceans Marathon dates announced
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The Two Oceans Marathon has officially been confirmed for the weekend of the 11th to the 12th of April 2026, marking another milestone as one of South Africa’s premier road races.
The 2026 edition of the Marathon will not only celebrate the rich legacy of the race, but also set new benchmarks for excellence and inclusivity.
Organisers have also committed to strengthening the marathon’s social impact initiatives.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.35 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,467.60 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 92,666.00.
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Nvidia unveils AI platform to revolutionize self-driving car decision-making
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The world leader in artificial intelligence systems design, Nvidia, has unveiled a new AI platform that could significantly advance the way self-driving cars make decisions.
CEO Jensen Huang introduced Alpamayo at a technology conference in San Francisco in the US, giving autonomous vehicles something closer to humanlike reasoning.
He says it allows them to think through scenarios, drive safely in complex environments, and explain driving decisions.
A demonstration video depicts a car navigating the streets while a passenger sits behind the wheel with his hands in his lap.
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