News Bulletin of 16 February 2026, 1pm

Non-profit Connect to Feed brought vegetables, stationery, lunch boxes and treats to children at Good Hope Ikhayalethu in East Bank, Alexandra on Valentine’s Day.
The centre, which was founded over a decade ago by Duduzile Mnguni, provides meals and support to residents in need but relies solely on her pension grant.
Connect to Feed’s donation included 200 stationery items, lunch boxes and healthy vegetable noodles, helping children focus on their education while enjoying a special Saturday.

Two South African pizza restaurants from Cape Town and Johannesburg have made it onto Time Out Travel’s Best Pizzas in the World list.
In Joburg, Little Kitchener’s Pizzeria made it to sixth position with its pepperoni and hot honey pizza.
Cape Town’s Pizza Connection ranked 11th with its Capetonian, topped with pancetta, red onion and avocado.
The top honour went to Mama’s Too in New York, with London’s Short Road Pizza finishing second.

A homeless man in KwaNikhwe Village near Mbizana in the Eastern Cape man Mthetheli Msamariya Yigwani has received support after his story went viral on social media.
He had lived on the streets for years, and his situation came to light when he approached an SABC film crew.
Within 48 hours, donations began arriving from across the country, including groceries, a bicycle, and a small cooking area. Longer-term assistance, such as health check-ups and skills training, is also being arranged.
Alfred Nzo District Municipality Mayor Tsileng Tsobuthngo says this will help restore his dignity.