News Bulletin of 16 February 2026, 8am

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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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South African Gallery of Legends hosts sports development clinics
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The South African Gallery of Legends has partnered with SANParks to host sports development clinics in communities surrounding the country’s 21 national parks.
Legends lead training sessions while local coaches and community members receive accreditation to support long-term development.
The organisation also provides sports kits to children, giving them resources and motivation to participate.
Based at Freedom Park in Pretoria, the Gallery of Legends inducts national icons each year and returns to communities to ensure sustained mentorship and growth.
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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 instilling 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 5,042.51 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 68,296.00.
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Marriage proposal planning industry in Paris booming
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The marriage proposal planning industry in Paris is experiencing a significant boom, driven by international demand for bespoke proposal experiences.
Taipei Times reports that couples pay up to to R40,000 for experiences that include rose petals, candles and prime locations along the Seine. *Sen*
Social media, Netflix’s Emily in Paris, and the Paris 2024 Olympics have increased international tourist interest, with one in 10 visitors choosing France after seeing it in films or TV.
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