Good News

BULLETIN 10 May 

Good afternoon, here is your Good News:

# Western Cape MEC for Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, has congratulated the Cape Town International Convention Centre for winning two awards at this year’s Eventex Awards. She thanked the CTICC for 20 years of excellence that continues to enhance the allure of the province as a leading events destination, boosting the economy, and supporting thousands of jobs:

# The University of Pretoria says the recipient of a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree, Samuel Imevbore, has had an unconventional path to success. The 25-year-old, who was diagnosed with sickle cell anaemia at the age of 14, has survived its many complications and has now graduated. Imevbore says navigating the rigorous demands of medical studies while managing his health condition posed significant challenges, but he was determined to persevere, no matter the obstacles in his path.

# The Tygerberg Oral Health Centre in Cape Town and the University of the Western Cape have unveiled their latest addition, a state-of-the-art Cone Beam Computed Tomography unit. The unit offers the latest technological advancements, which will allow dental professionals to deliver more accurate diagnoses, precise treatments, and overall improved patient experiences. UWC’s professor Veerasamy Yengopal says the unit, additional equipment and training are valued at over three-million-rand:

# The American Museum of Natural History in New York is showcasing over 80 iconic jewellery pieces from five decades of hip-hop until January next year. The exhibition titled, Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewellery, features pieces including Nicki Minaj’s diamond set Barbie pendant, Jay-Z’s Roc-A-Fella diamond medallion, and A$AP Rocky’s necklace. The museum’s president, Sean Decatur, says the jewellery being showcased is an important part of hip-hop history and hip-hop culture:

# And finally: A Chinese zoo is accused of painting dogs black and white for its so-called panda dog exhibition in a bid to fool visitors into thinking they are seeing real pandas. Visitors who streamed to see the animals were disappointed to discover they were actually chow chows, originally from Northern China and known for their thick coats of fur. A spokesperson defended the zoo against accusations of false advertising, saying they were just offering a new display without charging extra.

Stay tuned for more news………….