News Bulletin of 23 February 2026, 11am

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Newly renovated Transplant ICU open Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
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A newly renovated Transplant Intensive Care Unit has officially been opened at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital.
The upgraded facility will serve more than 200 patients currently waiting for kidney transplants, while also strengthening plans to establish a sustainable public-sector liver transplant programme in Gauteng.
Officials say the dedicated ICU will improve post-operative care and reduce reliance on private hospitals for life-saving organ transplants.
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Childline Western Cape marks 30th anniversary with fundraising concert
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Childline Western Cape is marking its 30th anniversary by hosting a fundraising concert in March in Cape Town.
The organisation plans to raise more than R1.5 million to continue providing counselling, crisis intervention and support services to vulnerable children across the province.
The event, is titled Healing through the Arts: The Inaugural Concert.
Proceeds from ticket sales will support the organisation’s child protection programmes.
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Applications open 2026 Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards
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South African innovators actively developing practical solutions to social and disability-related challenge are invited to submit applications for the 2026 Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards.
The awards offer funding, mentorship, technical support and business development assistance to help strengthen and scale early-stage ventures.
The programme focuses on innovations already being developed or tested, in areas like health, housing, rural livelihoods, energy, water and disability empowerment.
Applications close on 16 March 2026 and winners will be announced later this year.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.03 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 5,106.03 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 65,789.00.
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Cango Wildlife Ranch recognized for supporting environmental sustainability
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Cango Wildlife Ranch has received an international conservation award at the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos for using Artificial Intelligence to support environmental sustainability.
The ranch uses AI to monitor wildlife, manage habitats, and improve conservation outcomes in the Little Karoo.
Conservationist Dr Garrett Eriksen represented the facility at the awards, highlighting its contributions to protecting species and advancing sustainable practices:
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