News Bulletin of 10 December 2025, 3pm

Santa Chosen Soldiers, together with the Pretoria North CPF, hosted the annual Santa Drive in Pretoria North on 6 December, bringing festive cheer to thousands of children.
The event, held opposite the Pretoria North Court, included games, treats, and the distribution of gift packs and food parcels.
Organisers said preparations began months ago, with donations helping the initiative grow from 5 000 children last year to 7 000 this year.
Santa Chosen Soldiers also supports vulnerable groups year-round through clothing collections and visits to old-age homes.
Local volunteers, biker clubs and security partners assisted on the day, helping ensure the event ran smoothly.

A wildlife rescuer with the Owl Rescue Centre, Brendan, made a 1,500-kilometre round trip from Hartbeespoort to the Northern Cape to save a young female baboon left alone on a farm.
Using bananas to earn her trust, he safely secured the baboon, now named Khatoo, for the journey back.
She will be transferred to Prime CREW Wildlife for ongoing care. Brendan described the mission as a “miracle rescue,” noting it was risky without proof-of-life confirmation before the trip.

The Council of Fashion Designers of America has announced that starting September 2026, all official New York Fashion Week events will no longer feature real animal fur.
The ban, in partnership with Humane World for Animals and Collective Fashion Justice, covers runway shows, promotional content, and the official schedule.
Exceptions are limited to fur from Indigenous communities obtained through traditional hunting.
The CFDA says it will help designers transition to sustainable, cruelty-free alternatives, reflecting growing global demand for ethical and environmentally conscious fashion.