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South African TechWomen alumni unites women in technology
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South African TechWomen alumni will host an event at Wits University on 16 February 2026 that connects women in technology with international mentors.
Women in STEM will share skills, build professional networks and access career development opportunities through the TechWomen programme.
The gathering supports women leaders by linking them to resources, industry knowledge, and long-term partnerships.
2026 Wits TechWomen convener, Amanda Jankowitz , says by strengthening mentorship and collaboration, the event helps women advance in tech and inspire more girls to enter STEM fields.
Women in STEM will share skills, build professional networks and access career development opportunities through the TechWomen programme.
The gathering supports women leaders by linking them to resources, industry knowledge, and long-term partnerships.
2026 Wits TechWomen convener, Amanda Jankowitz , says by strengthening mentorship and collaboration, the event helps women advance in tech and inspire more girls to enter STEM fields.
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Secret Sunrise Durban to host Valentine’s Day puppy yoga fundraiser
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Secret Sunrise Durban will host a Valentine’s Day puppy yoga fundraiser at Sugar Rush Park in Ballito to support the SAFE Network.
Participants will take part in a guided silent yoga session while interacting with rescue puppies, with proceeds funding food, veterinary care and shelter operations.
SAFE Network rescues and rehomes abandoned dogs and runs sterilisation and vaccination programmes in the Ballito area.
The event supports an organisation caring for over 150 dogs with urgent vet costs.
Participants will take part in a guided silent yoga session while interacting with rescue puppies, with proceeds funding food, veterinary care and shelter operations.
SAFE Network rescues and rehomes abandoned dogs and runs sterilisation and vaccination programmes in the Ballito area.
The event supports an organisation caring for over 150 dogs with urgent vet costs.
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Bloem schools get sports boost
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Learners from Credence and Heide Primary Schools in Bloemfontein, will benefit from new sports facilities and table tennis equipment to expand access to school sport.
The equipment was handed over by the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, as part of a youth sport development programme.
The donation, supported by the People’s Republic of China in partnership with MultiChoice and the South African Table Tennis Federation, allows learners to train, practice regularly, and take part in organised sporting activities at school.
Credence Primary School Headgirl, Tatyana van Wyk:
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The equipment was handed over by the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, as part of a youth sport development programme.
The donation, supported by the People’s Republic of China in partnership with MultiChoice and the South African Table Tennis Federation, allows learners to train, practice regularly, and take part in organised sporting activities at school.
Credence Primary School Headgirl, Tatyana van Wyk:
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The Rand is trading at 16.07 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
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The Rand is trading at 16.07 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 70,797.00.
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