News Bulletin of 19 February 2026, 8am

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People of Joburg NPC hosts Community Wellness Day in Soweto
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The People of Joburg NPC will host a Community Wellness Day at Sinqobile Clinic in Soweto on February 26 to promote cancer awareness, survivor support.
The event will bring patients, survivors, families, healthcare professionals and local leaders together for free cancer screenings, nutrition and wellness demonstrations, survivor talks and prevention workshops.
The initiative, is part of a pilot project providing practical support and resources to local communities.
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Cape Town brings storytelling initiatives directly to communities
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Cape Town is bringing storytelling initiatives directly to communities, linking libraries, schools, clinics and early childhood centres to promote literacy and learning.
City librarians, educators and community partners have been running reading sessions, workshops and interactive storytelling, giving children hands-on access to books and educational resources.
School groups from Gugulethu, Mfuleni and Goodwood have been exploring stories in multiple languages and formats, including South African Sign Language.
Mayor Geodin Hill-Lewis says literacy is the key to success, urging support for reading initiatives, especially for grades 2-3 learners who are discovering storytelling.
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Durban makes to Time Out's Best Places to Travel in 2026 list
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Time Out has ranked Durban 14th on its list of Best Places to Travel in 2026, placing the city among the world’s top 20 destinations.
The ranking highlights Durban’s beaches, Indian Ocean coastline, cultural heritage and access to wildlife reserves.
A new Club Med ‘Beach and Safari’ resort will open in July 2026, adding to tourism infrastructure in KwaZulu-Natal.
Tourists can surf along the Golden Mile, hike the Drakensberg, and explore Hluhluwe-iMfolozi and iSimangaliso wetlands.
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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 66,833.00.
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Cardoso praises his side's win over Pirates
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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has praises his team’s mentality and execution after their 2-1 victory over Orlando Pirates.
Sundowns faced Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg in front of a 50,000 crowd, last night.
Despite loosing, the Bucs remain top with 38 points, having played a game more, as Masandawana remain second with 35 points from 16 matches.
Coach Cardoso speaking to the media following the game:
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