News Bulletin of 14 February 2026, 7am

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Soweto learners get career day
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Level Up Soweto and Imvelo Projects and Stuff hosted a Career Day workshop on February 7 in Protea Glen, Soweto, for over 100 grades 11 and 12 learners.
The workshop gave students practical insights into careers in agriculture, journalism, and other fields, helping them make informed decisions about their futures.
Learners also took part in an essay competition imagining themselves as cabinet ministers, building leadership skills and critical thinking.
Imvelo Projects & Stuff Director, Tumelo Pride, says by connecting learners with industry professionals and hands-on activities, their goal is to equip them with the knowledge and confidence to pursue their chosen career paths.
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Let’s Play initiative invest over R40mil in school sport
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MultiChoice says its Let’s Play initiative has invested more than R40 million in school sport across South Africa, reaching over 117,000 children in 2025.
As part of the programme, the company has handed over a new multipurpose sports court to St Mary’s Secondary School in Mahikeng.
The facility allows learners to play seven-a-side soccer, netball, modified hockey and volleyball on safe, on-site grounds.
The handover follows a physical education training programme that equipped educators to deliver structured and inclusive sport lessons.
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Springbok Sevens coach proud of team's win
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Springbok Sevens coach Philip Snyman praised his players’ effort and belief as they won the Perth Sevens, rebounding after being at fourth place in Singapore.
South Africa defeated Fiji 21-19 to claim their first title on Australian soil since 2017.
In the women’s draw, New Zealand thrashed Australia 29-7 to claim their third title of the season.
Snyman says the victory in the final came down to composure, gritty defence, and good discipline:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 15.93 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 68,795.00.
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NASA launches four astronauts
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NASA has launched four astronauts to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday.
The crew replace Crew-11, which returned to Earth early after a medical issue, leaving the station temporarily staffed by only three astronauts.
Crew-12 is expected to arrive at the orbiting lab Saturday, filling the vacancies left by their evacuated colleagues last month and bringing the space station back to full staff.
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