News Bulletin of 14 February 2026, 9am

The University of Johannesburg ranked first in the latest QS World University Rankings for Sub-Saharan Africa.
The ranking places UJ ahead of nearly 70 universities from 21 countries in the inaugural regional assessment.
UJ was also ranked number one in Sub-Saharan Africa by the Times Higher Education regional rankings.
Other South African universities featured in the rankings include Wits University, Stellenbosch University, the University of Pretoria, University of KwaZulu-Natal, North-West University, the University of the Free State, the University of the Western Cape, and the University of Ghana.

Crossroads School in Victory Park, Randburg hosted a special reading breakfast, encouraging families to trade their morning routines for quality time.
Learners and parents spread out across the school's field and courtyard to read books together before classes began.
Research shows reading together supports language development, literacy skills and emotional growth in children.
Some parents dressed up as favourite storybook characters, while others followed a Valentine’s theme in red and white.

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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