Good News

BULLETIN 9 July 

Good afternoon, here is your Good News:

# Reigning Miss South Africa, Mia le Roux, has announced her engagement to longtime partner Luke ten Oever. Sharing the news online, they showcased her emerald green ring stating that they chose to enjoy their engagement privately before going public. Ten Oever proposed in a serene natural setting, marking a new chapter for the beauty queen and her now-fiancé. Le Roux now joins a growing list of Miss SA winners who tie the knot soon after their time in the spotlight.

Meanwhile, former Miss South Africa and Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Tebow and her husband, American football star Tim Tebow, have welcomed their first child, a girl named Daphne Reign. Demi-Leigh says the name honours a beloved family matriarch and reflects her Christian faith. She explains the name Daphne is inspired by her great-aunt, while Reign symbolises spiritual royalty. The couple call their daughter an answered prayer, created to reign in purpose, love, and identity.

# The South African senior street dance group won gold in the street dance category at the Dance World Cup 2025 in Burgos, Spain. The team won with a final score of 95.7-percent for their bold, electric, and powerful performance, which blended hip-hop, Pantsula, and Amapiano. Often referred to as the ‘Olympics of Dance’, the competition features top-tier talent from over 50 countries. South Africa also claimed top honours in both the Junior and Senior Commercial Hip Hop. The competition ends on Saturday.

# The Thonga Beach Lodge in KwaZulu-Natal’s iSimangaliso Wetland Park has been named South Africa’s Leading Beach Hotel at the 2025 World Travel Awards for the second year in a row. Celebrated for combining luxury with sustainability, the lodge supports marine conservation, turtle monitoring, and local community development through the Isibindi Foundation. It was praised for its eco-conscious approach, including plastic-free operations and reef education, which makes it a leader in purpose-driven tourism. The award highlights South Africa’s growing reputation for conservation-led hospitality on the global stage.

# And finally: Toymaker Mattel has launched its first Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes in a bid to foster a greater sense of inclusion and empathy among children. The new doll wears a small device that continuously measures her blood sugar. She also has a phone that displays an app to help track her blood sugar levels and a small, wearable insulin pump that allows for automated insulin dosing as needed. The doll is wearing a blue polka dot top and matching skirt inspired by global diabetes awareness symbols.

Stay tuned for more news………….