Good News

BULLETIN 26 September

Good afternoon, here is your Good News:

# The ANC’s first Deputy Secretary-General, Nomvula Mokonyane, has made the African Leadership Magazine’s top 100 most influential leaders of African descent. The list identifies high achievers of African descent in public and private sectors from all around the world. The ANC says Mokonyane’s exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication continue to inspire and uplift South Africa. It adds she is a beacon of excellence within the party’s ranks.

# Prince William will come to South Africa for the fourth edition of the Earthshot Prize ceremony in Cape Town in November. He launched this initiative in 2020, aimed at searching for the most innovative solutions to the world’s greatest environmental challenges. Fifteen Earthshot Prize finalists have been announced. They include Advanced Thermovoltaic Systems, Amazon Sacred Headwaters Alliance, and Green Africa Youth Organisation. William says the finalists have some of the most exciting, innovative and impactful solutions ever seen.

# The City of Tshwane says since 2000, more than three-thousand artisans have been produced through the Artisan Training Programme. Currently, the metro has between 300 to 360 apprentices in the system. The programme offers various artisan trades, namely electrical, vehicle mechanic, welding, fitting and turning, boiler making and plumbing. The metro says the programme plays a pivotal role in addressing Tshwane’s infrastructure and service delivery needs, while simultaneously creating employment opportunities for young artisans.

# The Visually Impaired Community Development Organisation has partnered with four schools in Tembisa, Gauteng, collecting waste and sorting it into recyclable materials. Members of the organisation visit the schools daily, and once they have collected a reasonable quantity of material, they take it to a local facility to process and recycle. The non-governmental organisation says it wants to promote the voices of people with disabilities in conversations on climate change. South Africa creates an estimated 122 million tonnes of waste per year.

# And finally: The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department has resumed its youth hiking programme, as part of the metro’s initiative to promote physical activity and connection to nature. This past weekend, 58 young people participated in a hike, which started at Constantia Nek and wound its way to the Woodhead Reservoir. Mayoral committee member for Community Services and Health, Patricia van der Ross, says this initiative not only encourages fitness but also fosters camaraderie and a love of the outdoors:

Stay tuned for more news………….