News Bulletin of 8 February 2026, 1pm

South Africans are invited to support a good cause on February 20 with Flip Flop Day. Led by the CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA, the national campaign encourages people, schools, and workplaces to buy a R10 sticker and wear flip flops in solidarity with children and adolescents affected by cancer. According to CHOC, the campaign highlights how small, collective actions can translate into meaningful and life-changing support for families navigating childhood cancer.

More than 500,000 rand has been raised to support the family of David Sejobe, a MultiChoice security officer who tragically died after being hit by a vehicle while cycling to work last week. A BackaBuddy campaign, launched six days ago by his colleague Sandra Radebe and supported by co-workers and the community, has far exceeded its initial20,000 rand target. Sejobe was famous for the welcoming wave and radiant smile he offered to everyone passing by, greeting colleagues, visitors, and pedestrians with genuine joy. He was also widely admired for his resilience, commuting daily by bicycle from his home in Orange Farm to Randburg.

Johannesburg’s iconic Market Theatre is celebrating 50 years of productions that have shaped the country’s cultural narrative.Chief Operating Officer Lekgetho Makola described the theatre as an institution crediting its longevity to a compelling artistic vision.Makola added that strong leadership and governance have been vital in sustaining the theater's relevance over the decades.