Good News

BULLETIN 30 August 2 pm

Good afternoon, here is your Good News:

# South African billionaire and chairperson of Richemont, Johann Rupert, is now the richest man in Africa and the 147th richest globally. According to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Rupert’s net worth has surged to 270-billion-rand, surpassing Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote, whose fortune has dropped to 253-billion-rand. Richemont is a Swiss-based company renowned for its prestigious brands such as Jaeger-LeCoultre and Cartier. South Africa’s Nicky Oppenheimer is ranked as the third richest person on the continent.

# The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre says it has relied heavily on its crop of volunteers in the past year, to amplify its response to fires and floods. Cape Town has experienced a surge in severe weather conditions in the past two years, including record-high rainfall. Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says from April to June, volunteers spent 18-thousand-471 hours assisting disaster risk management officials, which equates to more than 769 days of voluntary service:

# The Domino Foundation has received upcycled backpacks made from 90-thousand surplus fabric panels. These vibrant, eco-friendly Waste to Hope bags were created by Expand a Sign and Uzwelo Bags as part of their Mandela Day commitments. The donation will benefit underprivileged communities in KwaZulu-Natal, with 90 backpacks already distributed. The non-profit organisation aims to help people and communities in South Africa live with dignity, justice, hope, and purpose.

# South Africa is gearing up to mark the start of #TheOceanStartsHere month in September with various initiatives by Captain Fanplastic. This month-long campaign includes eco-competitions, pirate-themed events, and a river cleanup fundraiser. Captain Fanplastic raises environmental literacy amongst youth globally through experiential education. On the 21st of September, a big river cleanup will take place at the Liesbeek River in Cape Town as the Captain Fanplastic team aims to raise 200-thousand-rand to reach schools.

# And finally, a young lioness rescued from captivity in war-torn Ukraine has taken her first steps on grass in Kent, England. Three-year-old Yuna was confined to a small enclosure since the war broke out over two years ago. She was traumatised when debris from a missile attack landed 300 metre from the small enclosure. Yuna arrived at the Big Cat Sanctuary earlier this month and was kept inside for a week before being allowed outside. The shelter is currently raising funds to bring four more lions from Kyiv to Kent.

Stay tuned for more news………….