News Bulletin of 19 February 2026, 10am

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DIG Foundation hopes LIV Golf creates opportunities for young golfers
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The DIG Foundation hopes the arrival of LIV Golf in South Africa will create greater exposure, partnerships and opportunities for young golfers it supports.
The organisation mentors young golfers from disadvantaged backgrounds, and creates facilities for children to learn golf t no cost.
Founder Songezo Sonamzi says the global tournament’s presence in the country could open new pathways for the foundation’s players to compete and advance in the sport:
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SGUBU's revolution hits Diepsloot
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SKUBU is changing how South Africans buy essentials with its fully automated refill stores offering products at reduced prices to support low-income communities in Diepsloot.
The stores allow customers to buy exactly what they need, reduce waste and manage household budgets.
According to the GoodThingsGuy, the store sells staples like like maize meal at extremely low prices, selling at R9- per kg, compared to around R20 elsewhere, which is a 55% saving.
SKUBU currently operates two stores in Diepsloot, with plans to expand to more than 30 locations across Southern Africa over the next two years.
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ifa crafted heritage collection unveiled in Sandton
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Locals, art enthusiasts, collectors, creatives and supporters of heritage craft gathered in Sandton for the unveiling of the ifa crafted heritage collection.
The special exhibition hosted by the KwaZulu-Natal Society of Arts last week, brought together guests who came to honour the skill and cultural legacy of rural KZN’s master crafters.
Ifa, meaning ‘inheritance’, is about passing down the legacy.
The event provided guests with an opportunity to engage directly with the artisans and their work.
Ifa connects traditional crafts with modern markets, creating income for rural communities.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.06 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,936.74 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 67,140.00.
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SANDI to offer free entry to its national botanical gardens in March
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The South African National Biodiversity Institute is offering free entry to most of its national botanical gardens in March, allowing South Africans to explore 11 botanical gardens and 2 zoos across the country.
Visitors can join guided walks, shop for plants, participate in wellness activities, and take part in hands-on conservation education.
Last year, over 126,000 people visited during the free-entry week, and this year’s programme encourages engagement with ecological conservation.
Gardens included in the initiative range from Kirstenbosch and Walter Sisulu to the Lowveld and Thohoyandou National Botanical Gardens.
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