News Bulletin of 14 February 2026, 11am

SWEAT Africa festival has brought together 100+ African startups and 50+ international investors for the continent's first experiential startup and venture event.
The two-day gathering wrapped up today in Stellenbosch will feature structured investor -founder matching programmes.
Co-founders of SWEAT Africa and Stellenbosch University's Professor Tulio de Oliveira, says this gathering presents beneficial opportunities for both investors who are looking to support small businesses and start-ups hoping to connect with investors:
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Non-profit organisation Bless a Baby in Cape Town has appealed for knitted and crocheted blankets after supplies for newborns dropped to critical levels.
Within days, community groups and individuals responded by delivering dozens of blankets and baby essentials.
Nutty Knitters alone donated 54 blankets, along with bags of baby clothes and toys, while several community members also contributed.
Bless a Baby continues to collect donations to support vulnerable infants and their families.

University of Pretoria veterinary students from OP Village RAG are dedicating their time to raising funds to support endangered birds.
Through their efforts, last years the students have raised nearly R70,000 for the Dyer Island Conservation Trust and its African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary.
They organised fundraising events and sold merchandise to support projects such as creating artificial nests for endangered African penguins.
The initiative also helps educate the public about threats to these seabirds, including habitat loss, food shortages, and human disturbances.
OP Village RAG selects an animal charity each year, combining student-led fundraising with awareness and conservation initiatives.