News Bulletin of 6 February 2026, 6am

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Bet on Better donates oral care to those in need
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Schools, shelters and community centres will receive toothpaste and toothbrushes through Bet on Better’s oral care collection drive.
The Randburg-based non-profit is running the drive until 20 March 2026 to mark World Oral Health Day.
The initiative aims to help families and individuals access basic oral care items.
Bet on Better hopes the drive will support preventive dental care in underserved communities.
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Inclusive reading celebrated on World Read Aloud Day
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Nal'ibali and the National Library of South Africa marked World Read Aloud Day on Wednesday by promoting inclusive reading for all kids.
For the first time, the official World Read Aloud Day story was created in South African Sign Language and all 11 official languages.
This meant Deaf children and those speaking different languages could also join in and enjoy the story.
Throughout February, families and communities are encouraged to read aloud to children across the country.
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Cape Town Arts Programmes empower young creatives
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The City of Cape Town's arts programmes are empowering young creatives this year by giving them access to skills, support and income opportunities.
The City’s Emerging Artists Programme has selected 25 young visual artists for mentorship, training and public exhibitions, where some sold their work.
The Arts Aweh! programme offered free after-school arts classes to children and youth aged five to 17 in communities including Mfuleni, Hanover Park and Athlone.
Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Francine Higham says together, the programmes helped young people turn creative talent into real opportunities.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.30 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,873.55 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,163.00.
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COSAFA Women's Championship heads to Limpopo
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South African senior women's football team, Banyana Banyana, has been drawn along with Malawi, Lesotho and Angola in Group A of the 2025 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Women's Championship.
The draw of the tournament that starts on the 18th of February was done in this year's host city, Polokwane, in Limpopo.
The Limpopo government says hosting the tournament is a great boost to the region's economy.
Polokwane Municipality's Jerry Mamabolo:
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