News Bulletin of 11 March 2026, 4pm

The Vodacom Foundation, with support from the Gauteng Department of Education, has invested R2 million in Usizolwethu Special Needs School to boost digital learning for pupils with intellectual disabilities.
The funding will provide advanced ICT infrastructure, solar-powered connectivity, special needs equipment, renovated learning labs, and even a vegetable garden to promote nutrition and sustainability.
Principal Nombulelo Skosana said the investment will enrich learning and prepare students for the digital economy.
Vodacom says this forms part of its wider Schools of Excellence programme, which supports 39 schools nationwide and about 40,000 learners.

CapeNature has partnered with the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport to train 18 museum staff to lead environmental programmes for young people.
The initiative will bring lessons on water conservation, fire awareness and species protection to communities, with museums serving as hubs for conservation education.
CapeNature CEO Ashley Naidoo says the programme equips educators with curriculum-aligned tools so more young people can engage with conservation.
The trained staff will now roll out interactive sessions across the Western Cape, with plans to expand the initiative to more museums.

Community members in Eldorado Park joined a walkathon organised by Empire Bus and the City of Johannesburg to raise awareness about illegal dumping and promote recycling.
Stakeholders from Pick it Up, Purpose Recycling, and local groups engaged residents on protecting the environment.
Karen Stevens from Empire Bus said the campaign, part of the Breed Better Cities initiative, encourages the community to recycle and create jobs through local recycling initiatives.
Youth group Sikhulisa Intsha Yethu highlighted how recycling benefits both the environment and young people.