Good News

BULLETIN 2 October

Good afternoon, here is your Good News:

# Airports Company South Africa says it is excited to welcome new flight routes and additional flights to several of its airports, as the country marks the official start of October Transport Month. Next Friday, Air Botswana will launch an inaugural flight between Gaborone and Durban, with a direct flight to King Shaka International Airport. Acsa spokesperson Ernest Mulibana says from the first of November, British Airways will increase flight frequency between Cape Town International Airport and Heathrow Airport in London:

# The Smile Foundation says it is committed to addressing the urgent need for craniofacial surgeries, by partnering with Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town to help children receive the care they desperately need. Craniosynostosis occurs when the skull sutures close prematurely, leading to an abnormal head shape. Symptoms include a misshapen skull, facial asymmetry, and, in severe cases, increased intracranial pressure, causing vomiting, seizures, and developmental delays. The foundation aims to reduce the backlog in the public healthcare systems, helping countless children affected by craniosynostosis.

# University of Fort Hare librarian, Sibongiseni Mrwashu, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Library Information Association of South Africa’s Librarian of the Year Award. The award is in recognition of the achievements and accomplishments of inspiring and exceptional public, academic, school and special librarians. The university says this recognition highlights Mrwashu’s dedication and significant contributions to the library and information science field. The awards ceremony will be held in Durban tomorrow.

# The KwaZulu-Natal Education Department led by MEC Sipho Hlomuka, and Shell South Africa, have launched the Shell bursary programme, marking the countdown to the 2024 matric exams. Learners were guided on online applications. Shell SA chairperson, Aluwani Museisi, and Hlomuka encouraged students to excel in the exams to qualify for bursaries, emphasising the programme’s role in empowering future leaders.

# And finally: Oscar winning-actor Daniel Day-Lewis is coming out of retirement to star in his son Ronan Day-Lewis’ directorial debut film Anemone. They co-wrote the film, described as an exploration of the intricate relationships between fathers, sons, and brothers, as well as the dynamics of family bonds. The cast includes Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, and Samuel Bottomley. This will be 67-year-old Day Lewis’ first acting gig since 2017’s Phantom Thread.

Stay tuned for more news………….