News Bulletin of 14 April 2026, 6pm

A special charity gala in Hyde Park this Saturday will combine music and international cuisine to support young South African singing talent.
The Excellence out of Africa Trust, founded by David and Susan Sonnenberg, is hosting Four Countries, Four Voices at The Forum in Hyde Park Corner. The event will feature four local opera singers paired with a four-course European-inspired menu, with each course matched to music from Italy, France, Germany and Czechia.
Money raised from the evening will help the trust fund training, mentorship and performance opportunities for young South African singers as they build professional careers in opera and

South African DJ Shimza has made his debut at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California, marking a major step in his international career.
The Tembisa born producer performed a back to back set with Dutch DJ Afrojack at the Quasar Stage during the 2026 edition of the festival.
Shimza was the only South African artist on this year’s line up, performing at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, where Coachella attracts more than 100 000 attendees a day.
The performance forms part of a growing global presence for the DJ, who has gained recognition for his electronic music productions and live sets.

Residents of Quondam Village in Bedfordview attended a gardening workshop focused on organic fertilising, container plants and improving soil health.
The session showed how garden cuttings can be used as mulch to retain moisture, support insects and enrich soil.
What started as a short talk turned into a lively discussion as residents shared ideas and advice, strengthening community ties.
The message encouraged residents to keep planting and nurture growth through the seasons.