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BULLETIN 13 February 2 pm

Good afternoon, here is your Good News:

# Today is World Radio Day, being celebrated under the theme, Radio: A century informing, entertaining and educating. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation says this day is an opportunity to celebrate radio as a medium. The organisation’s Tawfik Jelassi says World Radio Day is also a chance to promote international cooperation between radio broadcasters, to encourage major networks and local radio stations to foster access to information and freedom of expression:

# Autism South Africa is organising its annual art auction, providing a platform for neurodivergent artists to showcase their works and earn an income. The event will take place at Nokuthula Special Needs School in Johannesburg next week. The auction seeks to support autistic artists and raises awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder, which affects one in 68 children. The artworks include pieces by South African artists such as Lynda Ballen and Alice van Jaarsveld, as well as the renowned UK autistic artist Stephen Wiltshire.

# The Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa has named Amanzimtoti Primary School in KwaZulu-Natal as the recipient of the Eco-Schools Award. Recognising the efforts of Grade four to seven learners, teachers, and the eco-committee, the school has demonstrated a strong commitment to environmental sustainability through initiatives like the EnviroClub. The school has integrated vegetable gardens into the curriculum for outdoor lessons, nutritional education, and community support. Over four-thousand-500 schools nationwide participate in the programme.

# Cape Towns’s popular free beach yoga and cold water swim is gearing up to celebrate its 100th gathering. Led by yoga and mindfulness teacher, Michael O’Rourke, this event has become a movement that promotes mindfulness, movement, and the rejuvenating power of nature. The initiative has fostered a community spirit among hundreds of Capetonians. To commemorate this milestone, the yogis have chosen to pay it forward by partnering with a charity dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating animals in need, Help a Paw.

# And finally, Athletics: The University of Johannesburg’s para-athlete, Yane van der Merwe, is currently representing the University’s Sports for Students with Disabilities Club in this year’s World Para Athletics Grand Prix. She is competing in the T44 class in discus and shot put. Van der Merwe is the current African and South African record holder in the T44 discus throw with a 31.66 metre mark. The Grand Prix competitions, which started yesterday until Thursday, feature a series of para-athletics events with seven stops across four continents.

Stay tuned for more news………….