News Bulletin of 24 February 2026, 4pm

Tebello Sengoara, a library assistant at Linden Library, is transforming the space into a centre for learning and community engagement. She creates social media content, contributes to Wikimedia projects, and works with children to encourage reading.
Sengoara received an honorary mention at the 2025 Next Library Changemaker Awards for her innovative approach. She also plans eco-friendly initiatives, including gardens and workshops, to further involve the community.
Having experienced unemployment herself, Sengoara highlights the importance of libraries as community resources, offering free Wi-Fi, job support, and access to books for education and personal growth.

The Montreux Jazz Festival, first held in Switzerland nearly 60 years ago, will take place in Franschhoek from 27 to 29 March, featuring music, art, food and wine.
Over 30 local and international artists will perform, including Robert Glasper with Bilal, Salif Keita, Ezra Collective and Vusi Mahlasela.
The festival has hosted Nina Simone, Miles Davis, David Bowie, Queen and Ladysmith Black Mambazo, with recordings recognised by UNESCO. South African artist Sam Nhlengethwa designed the poster honouring Charles Mingus.
Proceeds will support local charities and young musicians, and organisers say the event is premium but not exclusive.

Connect to Feed delivered food, stationery, and smiles to children at Good Hope Ikhayalethu in Alexandra. The organisation distributed 200 lunch boxes and sets of stationery to support children and families in need.
The non-profit, founded six years ago by Upama Srivastava, operates with nearly 190 volunteers who dedicate their weekends to serving underprivileged communities.
Founder Duduzile Mnguni of Good Hope Ikhayalethu said the donations helped sustain the centre and continue its work with vulnerable children.
The initiative brought both practical aid and a sense of care, showing how community support can brighten lives even on a day usually reserved for romance.