News Bulletin of 16 February 2026, 2pm

Headline 1
Caltonville Campaign Raises Awareness for People Living with Albinism
Story 1
The Beauty by Nature Albinism Society hosted a campaign in Caltonville, Johannesburg to raise awareness about people living with albinism.
The initiative aimed to educate the community, address misconceptions, and promote inclusion and respect.
Participants discussed challenges faced by people with albinism, including social exclusion and discrimination, and clarified that albinism is a skin condition, not a disease.
The campaign also included outreach to families and community members to provide information and support.
Story 1 category
Headline 2
George Old Car Show Draws Thousands of Car Lovers
Story 2
Thousands of car lovers gathered in George, Western Cape, this weekend for one of South Africa’s biggest classic car events, the George Old Car Show.
Now in its 29th year, the show is hosted by the Southern Cape Old Car Club at Eden Technical High School and celebrates automotive history.
Collectors, restorers and enthusiasts from across the country brought more than 1,000 veteran, vintage and classic vehicles, including rare cars, motorcycles and tractors.
The event has grown into one of South Africa’s premier motoring exhibitions and draws tens of thousands of spectators each year.
Story 2 category
Headline 3
Connect to Feed Brings Valentine’s Day Smiles to Alexandra Children
Story 3
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.
Mnguni expressed her gratitude, saying the support came at a critical time and made a real difference for the community.
Story 3 category
Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 15.93 to the US Dollar, 21.75 to the British Pound, and 18.91 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 5,028.16 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.52 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 68,634.00.
Teaser / Tailpiece headline
Buddhist Monks Complete 3 700 Kilometre Peace Walk to Washington
Teaser / Tailpiece story
Nineteen Buddhist monks from the Hương Đạo Vipassana Bhavana Center in Texas completed a 3 700 kilometre peace walk to Washington, D.C.
The monks, known as Bhikkhus, walked barefoot to promote peace and mindfulness, practicing meditation along the way.
Their journey drew thousands of onlookers, with many following the walk online. Public gatherings included American University, the National Cathedral, and the Lincoln Memorial, where the monks led silent meditation.

Residents described the events as respectful and inspiring,
Split analysis
Local: 170 words (64%), National: 95 words (36%), International: 0 words (0%)