News Bulletin of 5 February 2026, 9am

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Uber Eats & Gauteng partner to boost Soweto businesses
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Uber Eats and the Gauteng Economic Development Department will assist township businesses in Soweto through a R250 million investment.
The programme equips entrepreneurs in Orlando and Protea with onboarding support, in-app marketing, delivery bikes, and training to reach more customers and create jobs.
Kota King owner Rhulani Shibambo has grown his business through the initiative and earned Merchant of the Year honours.
The partnership links public funding and private platforms to drive growth in township economies.
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Bet on Better running a toothpaste and toothbrush collection drive
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Bet on Better's collection drive will help families and individuals get the basic oral care they need.
The Randburg based non-profit organisation is running a toothpaste and toothbrush collection drive until 20 March 2026 to mark World Oral Health Day.
The initiative will distribute donated items to schools, shelters and community centres.
The organisation says with this it hopes to promote preventive dental care and improve oral health for those in underserved communities.
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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.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

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 5,078.26 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 70,381.00.
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Perth Sevens kicks off this weekend
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The Perth Sevens kicks off this weekend, with the Blitzboks aiming to bounce back after finishing fourth in Singapore.
South Africa will compete in Pool A against Spain, Fiji and Argentina as they look to sharpen their performance.
Springbok Sevens player Ryan Oosthuizen who will play in his 60th World Series tournament, says he is pleased with the outcomes of all the team’s discussions, mainly focusing on responsibilities and standards:
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