Good News

BULLETIN 25 August 

Good afternoon, here is your Good News:

# Swimmer Tatjana Smith, who clinched four Olympic medals, won sportswoman and sports star of the year at the South African Sport Awards. She retired after last year’s Paris Games. Sportsman of the year went to cyclist Alan Hatherly. Para athletes Simoné Kruger and Mpumelelo Mhlongo were named sportswoman and sportsman of the year with a disability, respectively. The four-by-100-metres men’s relay team won team of the year following their silver medal in Paris. Smith says representing the country has been special:

# The 2025 Chenin Blanc top ten challenge winners have been announced and will be showcased at ProWine Shanghai, China, later this year. Once again, Stellenbosch dominates, with four wines among the top ten. Three of the four are from Stellenrust Wines, the most consistent winner in the history of the competition. Sponsor Standard Bank’s Agribusiness head, Brendan Jacobs, says South Africa and France account for over 80-percent of all chenin vineyards worldwide:

# The City of Cape Town unveiled its latest publication spotlighting the Mother City’s vibrant arts and culture scene. The booklet showcases theatres, galleries, and a classical music guide, highlighting Cape Town’s colourful cultural landscape. Mayoral committee member for Economic Growth, James Vos, says the publication speaks to findings that travellers are increasingly seeking out experiences that centre on a destination’s distinctive character:

# Western Cape Education MEC David Maynier says one-thousand-355 Grade 4 and 7 teachers are enrolled in the accredited Back-On-Track training programme. Teachers receive intensive sessions every ten days, earning up to 40 South African Council for Educators points. Maynier says the programme, which also targets 15-thousand-450 learners from 223 schools, helps close learning gaps:

# And finally: The Gauteng Health Department says a dedicated nurse at Tsakani Old Clinic in the Ekurhuleni District Health Services is breaking gender stereotypes and earning respect in spaces traditionally dominated by men. Tebogo Molefe performs voluntary medical male circumcision, a role few women occupy. The department’s spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba, says Molefe has over 15-years of experience in the field:

Stay tuned for more news………….