News Bulletin of 18 February 2026, 5pm

Rabie Ridge Residents Join Free City Aerobics Session
Over 100 locals turned out at Rabie Ridge Stadium on February 7 for a free aerobics session organised by the City of Johannesburg’s Region A sports and recreation programme. Children and adults joined in the lively workout before cooling off with a swim at the local pool.
The session is part of the city’s ongoing Region A aerobics calendar, now in its third bi-monthly event following earlier sessions at Busy Corner Mall on January 17 and Diepsloot Mall on January 24. Local aerobics groups lead the workouts, ensuring everyone feels welcome, regardless of age or experience.
Mandla Mahlangu, assistant director for sports and recreation in Region A, says the programme promotes healthy living and community connection, and participation by residents keeps it sustainable. Upcoming sessions are scheduled at Ya Rona Mall on February 21 and Mayibuye Primary School on March 7.
Sandton and Gauteng
South Africa to Roll Out Six-Month HIV Prevention Injection
The National Department of Health says the rollout of Lenacapavir, a six-month HIV prevention injection, will begin in six provinces between April and June this year.
The provinces include North West, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, and Western Cape.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced in his State of the Nation Address that the government will undertake a large-scale rollout of this HIV prevention method as part of its efforts to prevent and ultimately eliminate HIV in the country.
North West provincial government spokesperson Neo Moepi says they will mobilise the community to take part in the Lenacapavir rollout
South Africa
South Africa to Roll Out Six-Month HIV Prevention Injection
The National Department of Health says the rollout of Lenacapavir, a six-month HIV prevention injection, will begin in six provinces between April and June this year.
The provinces include North West, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, and Western Cape.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced in his State of the Nation Address that the government will undertake a large-scale rollout of this HIV prevention method as part of its efforts to prevent and ultimately eliminate HIV in the country.
North West provincial government spokesperson Neo Moepi says they will mobilise the community to take part in the Lenacapavir rollout
Sandton and Gauteng
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Maxime Chaumeton Lowers South African 5km Record in Spain
South African distance runner Maxime Chaumeton has broken his own national record in the 5km road race, clocking 13:12 at the Breakfast Run in Seville, Spain. He shaved a second off the previous record of 13:13, set in Tokyo last year.
The 25-year-old, who also holds the national 10km record with a historic 26:55 performance in Brașov, dominated the Seville race, finishing 17 seconds ahead of Mohamed Ismail of Djibouti, the African 5,000m track champion.
Acting President of Athletics South Africa, John Mathane, praised Chaumeton’s achievement, highlighting the significance of breaking competition records and acknowledging the athlete’s team behind his success.
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