News Bulletin of 16 February 2026, 3pm

The Alpha Security Forum in Pretoria East has launched the Alpha Care Unit, a community initiative providing short-term support to residents and animals in temporary need.
Director Aris Ruyter says the project goes beyond traditional security, focusing on practical assistance rather than long-term dependency. Support is coordinated case by case and works alongside other NPOs to complement existing services.
The unit helps individuals, families, and animals, relying on volunteers and donations of food, toiletries, and pet supplies. Residents can get involved via the forum’s WhatsApp group to receive updates and volunteer opportunities.

Twenty entrepreneurs from Hopefield, Moorreesburg and Piketberg recently completed an eight-month Enterprise Development Programme.
The programme, free for participants and funded by Umoya Energy Wind Farm, offered training, mentorship and psychosocial support to help entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses and build skills for long-term sustainability.
Daryl Dreyer, founder of Isa Environmental Services, said it helped him focus on his business vision, improve financial planning, and understand his strengths as an entrepreneur.
Workshops covered business strategy, compliance and resilience, with one-on-one mentoring to address operational challenges.

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.