Good News

BULLETIN 15 April 

Good afternoon, here is your Good News:

# The world-famous Sterkfontein Caves in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage site in Gauteng has reopened to the public today. It has been closed to the public since July 2022 due to safety concerns from heavy rainfall and flooding. The site has yielded significant hominid fossils, including Mrs Ples and Little Foot. The caves, which serve as a dynamic location for science, discovery and education, attracts more than 80-thousand visitors annually.

# KwaZulu-Natal’s Ladysmith community members recently took part in the Big Walk for Little Warriors to support children fighting cancer and life-threatening illnesses. Hosted by the Lions Club of Ladysmith, the event raised five-thousand-rand for the Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa. The organisers expressed heartfelt gratitude to all who contributed to making the day a success for the little warriors and their families.

# Tshwane University of Technology’s Motion Picture Production alumni, Mbuso Gamede, is taking the local film industry by storm. His film, Mfe2 dilo-dilo, produced as part of his postgraduate diploma studies, has been selected for the 46th edition of the Durban International Film Festival. It will premiere and compete for the best student film category at the festival in July. Gamede says the film is a historical narrative that depicts the daily routines inside a dormitory in the 1990s.

# Today is World Art Day, a celebration to promote the development, diffusion, and enjoyment of art. This year’s theme is A Garden of Expression: Cultivating Community Through Art. Today is also the birthday of Leonardo da Vinci in 1452, one of the most famous artists in history. United Nations agency UNESCO says art nurtures creativity, innovation, and cultural diversity, and plays an important role in sharing knowledge and encouraging curiosity and dialogue. It adds that the power of art can bring people together to inspire and heal.

# And finally: Pop star Katy Perry says she will write a song about her experience in space. She was part of an all-female crew reaching space on Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin rocket yesterday. The others were journalist Lauren Sánchez, broadcaster Gayle King, rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, and film producer Kerianne Flynn. As the crew was leaving space, Perry sang What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong. She highlighted the importance of covering this specific song:

Stay tuned for more news………….