News Bulletin of 16 February 2026, 11am

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NPO tackles period poverty in Gauteng
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@Our NPO is tackling period poverty and mentoring young women through community-funded yoga charity events and empowerment programmes.
The Johannesburg based organisation was formed in 2022 by members of the fitness and yoga community, and raises funds through charity classes and directs the proceeds to orphanages, women’s shelters, and skills development initiatives.
In partnership with the Nyeleti Lighthouse Foundation, the group selected 60 girls and young women for its Young Girls and Women’s Self-Empowerment Programme, which began on December 10, 2025.
What started as a response to lockdown hardship now connects volunteers, donors and young women in a growing network of practical support and opportunity.
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Founder Thabure Project releases Sesotho children’s book
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Founder Thabure Project Kamogelo De Wee has released a Sesotho children’s book, featuring about 20 stories written by children themselves.
The project uses storytelling, performance and creative expression to help preserve the Basotho culture and knowledge for future generations.
Inspired by the legendary white horse of Chief Lerotholi, Thabure encourages children to create and share their own original stories.
Here is what the Founder has to say:
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Netball South Africa appoints Adam Brooke as new CEO
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Netball South Africa has announced the appointment of Adam Brooke as new CEO from March 1.
President Mami Diale says the appointment is part of the federation’s rebuilding and strengthening process.
Brooke brings more than 20 years of experience on all levels of sports management.
He has been involved in several major global sporting events, including the Tour de France, the Olympic Games, and the Rugby World Cup.
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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 68,564.00.
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Doja Cat to headline Move Afrika 2026 tour
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Doja Cat will perform in South Africa for the first time as the headliner of Global Citizen’s Move Afrika 2026 tour.
The tour will begin at BK Arena in Kigali on March 17 and continue to SunBet Arena in Pretoria on March 20.
Now in its third year, Move Afrika stages concerts across African cities to build a pan-African touring circuit and support jobs in the creative industry.
Global Citizen is partnering with PG Lang and Kendrick Lamar to expand the tour’s footprint across the continent.
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