News Bulletin of 16 February 2026, 7am

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20 Ferbuary: Flip Flop Day
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The Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa is calling on everyone to join Flip Flop Day on Friday.
Individuals, schools and workplaces can participate by buying a R10 Flip Flop Day sticker to support affected children and their families.
The Funds will go towards helping families with accommodation, transport and emotional support.
Stickers are available at all CHOC regions, Tekkie Town stores nationwide or on the foundation's website.
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Children’s Hospital Trust marks 32 years
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The Children’s Hospital Trust has marked 32 years of supporting child healthcare by celebrating with young patients at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital in Cape Town.
The team delivered toys and treats to children in the wards as part of the birthday visit.
Established in 1994, the Trust works with provincial health authorities and the University of Cape Town to strengthen public pediatric services.
Since its founding, it has invested more than R1 billion in hospital infrastructure, specialist training and child health projects across the Western Cape.
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Ikasi Lam Rugby tournament
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Six rugby teams from Nelson Mandela Bay will compete in the Ikasi Lam Rugby tournament in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.
The initiative uses sport to tackle crime and substance abuse in townships.
The tournament will feature three derby matches at Dan Qeqe Stadium in Zwide Township.
The Eastern Province Rugby Union's Mzwiwoxolo Mpofu says the rugby development drive is all about giving back to communities by instiling hope and drive:
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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 68,685.00.
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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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