News Bulletin of 3 February 2026, 10am

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Angel Network launches Easter egg drive for vulnerable children
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The Angel Network has launched its annual Easter drive to collect and distribute 10,000 Easter eggs to vulnerable children across South Africa.
The community-based non-profit is getting ready for Easter by asking for volunteers and donations to help kids in need.
The organisation has operated for more than 10 years, delivering food relief, disaster response, education support and shelter assistance.
Last year, the network distributed 12,000 Easter eggs, while 17,000 children benefited from the initiative in 2024.
The organisation believes every child deserves a moment of magic, a moment that says you are seen, you matter, and joy belongs to you too.
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Springboks kick off World Cup campaign against Italy
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Reigning champions South Africa will begin their bid for a historic third consecutive World Cup title against Italy in Adelaide in October, before meeting Georgia and Romania.
Hosts Australia will open the tournament against Hong Kong in Perth on 1 October.
Zimbabwe will return to the competition for the first time since 1991, and face Wales in their opener on October 2nd in Adelaide.
Three-time winners New Zealand will kick off their campaign against Chile in Perth on October 2nd.
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Tyla wins 2nd Grammy
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South African singer Tyla has won her second Grammy at the awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday, taking the Best African Music Performance award for her hit single “Push 2 Start.”
She became the first artist to win the category twice.
The 2024 single has got huge numbers gaining over 444 million Spotify streams and 136 million YouTube views, beating other big artists including Davido, Burna Boy, Eddy Kenzo, and Ayra Starr.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.08 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,689.03 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 78,443.00.
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Russell's confidence high as Mercedes unveils new F1 challenger
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Formula 1 2026 world championship favourite George Russell is confident Mercedes has produced a strong car for the upcoming season.
The 27-year-old is entering his 8th season in Formula 1 and has 5-Grand Prix race wins under his belt since joining the Silver Arrows in 2022.
Speaking at the Mercedes digital launch Russell says he feels ready to fight for a world championship:
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