News Bulletin of 16 December 2025, 12pm

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CPF applauds community partnerships in improving safety across Sandton
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The Sandton Community Policing Forum has expressed its gratitude to the organisations and residents who played a role in keeping the area safer throughout 2025.

The CPF commended the collective efforts of service providers, private security companies, the South African Police Service, the JMPD, emergency medical services, local businesses and community members, that partnered with the forum over the course of the year to enhance safety and security in the area.

The CPF says rapid response efforts, coordinated information sharing and a strong spirit of cooperation have played a key role in enhancing safety throughout Sandton.

Aspen Healthcare also received a special mention for opening its facilities to host the weekly Sandton Security Forum meetings.
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11th Makhelwane Festival returns to Soweto
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The 11th edition of the renowned Makhelwane Festival returned to Soweto over the weekend and featured an exciting lineup of community-oriented experiences, inviting both locals and visitors to dive into the collaborative showcase of township living.

The event offered an inclusive experience which embodies a spirit of belonging and the connections that defines community life.

Joburg Tourism board chair Nandipha Zonela says the festival continues to play a key role in expanding township tourism encouraging visitors to explore the hidden gems across the township.
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Rassie Erasmus to host annual Christmas morning walk in Cape Town
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South African rugby coach Rassie Erasmus is bringing fans together for a Christmas morning walk along the Cape Town coast.

The public Christmas Day walk first took place in December 2024 and quickly became a widely shared social media event.

Erasmus posted an open invitation on social media platform X, encouraging those who are interested to join him for a six-kilometre walk along the Blouberg beachfront on the 25th of December at 6am.

South Africans responded with excitement and admiration for the initiative.
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New York Festivals unveils 2026 Grand Jury
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The New York Festival's Television & Film Awards has unveiled its 2026 Grand Jury, a panel of more than 100 leading industry figures from across the globe who will judge this year’s most innovative television and film work.

The 2026 Grand Jury features leaders from iconic media organisations recognised for pioneering storytelling across news, documentaries, entertainment and sports.


The executive vice president of the New York Festivals Rose Anderson says the men and women who volunteer their time for the awards selection process bring a collective wealth of hands-on knowledge and a passion for excellence and creativity across all genres.
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