News Bulletin of 23 February 2026, 5pm

Hundreds of primary school learners in Nigel and Duduza have received new uniforms through a community investment initiative by Alstom.
A total of 818 uniforms were distributed to learners from Grades R to seven at Alra Park Primary School and Happiness Primary School in Nigel, as well as Sibonisiwe Primary School in Duduza. Many beneficiaries come from households reliant on social welfare grants.
The company says the initiative forms part of its commitment to education and community development, with more than one million rand invested in the project.
School leaders say proper uniforms promote equality, boost confidence and help learners focus in class

PhD candidate at Bontle Masango, is advancing her type 2 diabetes research as a 2025/2026 Fulbright Scholar at the Broad Institute in the United States.
Over the next five months, she will study how genetics and lifestyle affect blood sugar, aiming to detect diabetes early and reduce its health impact across Africa.
Her work builds on her master’s research on blood sugar fluctuations, hormones, and liver function in South African adults.
The programme offers advanced training and collaboration, equipping her to develop solutions for African populations and improve precision medicine for underrepresented communities

Diepsloot residents are saving up to half on groceries thanks to SKUBU, a store for low-income households offering staples like maize meal, rice, sugar, cooking oil, detergent, and water at reduced prices.
Shoppers bring their own containers and use automated machines to dispense only what they need, paying by weight or volume via a pre-loaded store card. The system tracks stock, keeps prices low, and reduces single-use plastic.
Developed by Sonke Retail with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research and the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, SKUBU makes groceries affordable while promoting sustainable consumption.