News Bulletin of 9 December 2025, 6am

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Bucket of Hope Initiative
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Gautrain's Bucket of Hope Initiative has delivered 600 buckets to help families in need this festive season.
Each bucket contains essential groceries and a handwritten message to uplift the recipients.
Gautrain staff, volunteers, and board members helped to distribute the buckets to families at stations in Sandton, Midrand, and Pretoria.
Gautrain Management Agency CEO Tshepo Kgobe says they want to bring joy and hope to those in need:
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Angel Network step in to support Joburg family
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The Angel Network has stepped in to support the Mahlangu family in Johannesburg, who were at risk of losing their home.
Community members rallied this week to provide food, rental assistance and school supplies for the children.
The organisation says the response highlights how collective kindness can uplift families during tough times.
The help has given the Mahlangu family renewed hope and much-needed stability.
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Woodrock Animal Rescue hosts Pup Pop-Up
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Woodrock Animal Rescue is hosting a Pup Pop-Up at The Garden Shop in Parktown North every weekend.
Locals can meet dogs looking for new homes between 9am and 2pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Adoption fees cover all vaccinations and treatments, starting at R1-700 for puppies and R1-500 for adult dogs.
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Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.03 to the US Dollar, 22.68 to the British Pound, and 19.82 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,209.44 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 89,939.00.
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SA in Pool A for Singapore Sevens
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South Africa has been drawn in Pool A alongside Fiji, Great Britain and Spain for the Singapore Sevens to be played at the end of January 2026.
The Blitzboks defeated Argentina 21-19 to claim back-to-back Cape Town titles on Sunday.
Argentina, meanwhile, head a tough-looking Pool B that includes France, New Zealand and Australia.
In the women’s draw, Cape Town champions Australia will face the USA, Japan and Fiji in Pool A, while arch-rivals New Zealand will face France, Canada and Great Britain in Pool B.
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