News Bulletin of 10 February 2026, 11am

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People4Purpose and DearLi Design support Linden CPF’s Victim Support Unit
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People4Purpose and DearLi Design are collecting toys and toiletries for Linden CPF’s Victim Support Unit, which helps traumatised victims of crime and abuse.
The unit works with SAPS and the community policing forum to guide victims through the first hours after a crime, contacting families and providing counselling.
The donation drive, running until 28 February, aims to supply children with toys and adults with essential toiletries to ease the daily load of the volunteers.
The NPO says every donation helps bring comfort, dignity and hope to victims while showing what community support looks like.
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BAL gives African professionals opportunities
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The Basketball Africa League’s Future Pros programme is giving young African professionals opportunities to support the sport’s growth.
Now in its third year, participants from South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, and Senegal work inside BAL and NBA Africa offices across operations, branding, and community programmes.
The programme builds local expertise and strengthens basketball foundations across the continent.
BAL says this initiative ensures long-term development by placing young Africans in key roles within the league.
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ULTRA South Africa returns to Joburg and Cape Town in April
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Africa's largest electronic music festival, ULTRA South Africa has revealed the full lineup for its 11th edition, returning to Johannesburg and Cape Town in April.
The festival will feature multiple stages, including the Main Stage with John Summit, DJ Snake and Afrojack, the RESISTANCE Stage with Dennis Ferrer and Shimza; The Groove Room.
Since launching in 2014, ULTRA South Africa has grown into a key event on the country’s music calendar, connecting global and local artists with thousands of festivalgoers.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 15.89 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 69,224.00.
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Coventry tells athletes to enjoy the game
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IOC President Kirsty Coventry delivered a speech at the Opening Ceremony of Milano-Cortina 2026, urging athletes across all four host cities to enjoy every moment of the Games.
Drawing on her experience as a seven-time Olympic medallist, she encouraged competitors to dream, overcome challenges, respect one another and show care.
Her address highlighted the Olympic spirit and inspired both athletes and viewers.
Coventry used her own journey to remind participants of the excitement and nerves that come with competing at the highest level:
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