News Bulletin of 14 July 2025, 6pm

South Africa is hosting its first South African Padel Invitational at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.
Twelve top-ranked global players, including 17-time world champion Fernando ‘Bela’ Belasteguín, will compete in a five-week tournament.
Organisers say the event shows South Africa’s place on the world padel stage and aims to inspire local players.
Padel combines tennis and squash, with players ranging from teenagers to those in their 60s, and an even mix of men and women.
The invitational runs from 15 to 17 August and features live matches, entertainment, DJs, and a festival atmosphere.

Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife veterinarian, has played a vital role in helping mountain gorilla populations recover from a skin disease threat.
She discovered that mites carried on villagers’ scarecrows were spreading scabies to the gorillas, leading to successful treatment efforts.
In Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, her One Health approach connected animal and human health, protecting both wildlife and local communities.
Her groundbreaking work will be featured at this year’s Oppenheimer Research Conference, showcasing how integrating health and conservation creates lasting impact.

The Johannesburg Care Foundation recently donated 50 blankets, sandwiches, towels, and sanitisers to residents of the Antoinette Old Age Home.

Founder and chairperson Llewellyn Ryan explained that many residents are still heads of households, supporting their families, and deserve comfort and warmth during the cold winter months.

This donation forms part of the foundation’s ongoing winter drive aimed at assisting vulnerable communities during this challenging season.

The foundation plans to continue its efforts, with upcoming distributions of more blankets scheduled for areas such as Florida and Fleurhof.

Through these acts of kindness, the foundation hopes to bring relief and support to those most in need during winter.