Good News

BULLETIN 6 December 

Good afternoon, here is your Good News:

# Cape Town Stadium’s hybrid grass pitch upgrade has earned a prestigious International Project Management Association award, showcasing world-class innovation and execution. The project, completed last year, transformed the venue with a durable hybrid system, blending natural and synthetic grass. The stadium has since hosted over 200 events, boosting local business and community engagement. Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis praised the achievement, highlighting the stadium’s role as a premier event destination.

# University of Pretoria professor Siona O’Connell has launched her ground-breaking children’s book titled, My Third Ouma. The book pays homage to the invaluable contributions of Nama midwives, whose knowledge is slowly fading away in the face of modern medicine. O’Connell says the book, which also has a Nama name, centres around ten-year-old Sonnetjie who is entrusted to the care of Ouma Toesie, and witnesses first-hand the wisdom and healing hands of a traditional midwife:

# Up to 108 children with cerebral palsy in rural areas will receive the gift of mobility this Christmas. Through the Chair’ished Children Project, specialised wheelchairs are being provided, granting these children freedom and independence. With a generous 52-thousand-rand donation, the initiative will cover repairs, parts, and meals to combat malnutrition. This programme will benefit children accross KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, the Eastern Cape, and Mpumalanga.

# The American Film Institute has unveiled its list of the ten best films and television programmes of the year. On the film side, Universal’s blockbuster Wicked, Netflix’s Emilia Pérez, Focus Features’ Conclave, and A24 Sing Sing have made the list. The television side is dominated by Netflix and HBO/Max. Netflix’s Nobody Wants This and A Man on the Inside, have made the list including Hacks and True Detective: Night Country from HBO/Max. The honourees will be honoured at the institute’s annual private luncheon in Beverly Hills in January.

# And finally: The Pantone Colour Institute has named an evocative soft brown, Mocha Mousse, as its colour of the year for 2025. It says the colour evokes the delectable quality of cacao, chocolate, and coffee, infused with a sensorial and comforting warmth. The institute’s executive director, Leatrice Eiseman, says the colour evokes thoughtful indulgence. Pantone’s first colour of the year was Sky Blue in 1999, while in 2024 it was Peach Fuzz, a light, fruity tone that conjures peace and serenity.

Stay tuned for more news………….