News Bulletin of 16 October 2026, 2pm

Absa L’Atelier Art announced four winners for its 2026 competition at the Absa L’Atelier Art and Lifestyle Fair at Waterfall City Park in Johannesburg, as the platform celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Ghana’s Reginald Boateng, Zambia’s Emmanuel Chisenga and Nigeria’s Segun Owolabi received the Ambassador Awards, while South African artist Treasure Mlima won the Gerard Sekoto Award.
The competition attracted hundreds of eligible entries from artists across 12 African markets, with winners selected by independent panels of adjudicators.
Established in 1986 in partnership with the South African National Association for the Visual Arts, the competition helps emerging artists develop their work, gain international exposure and connect with new audiences.

TEARS Animal Rescue is visiting primary schools to teach children how to care for pets and treat animals with kindness.
Through interactive lessons and Hero in My Hood activity books, learners discover the five freedoms every animal deserves, including access to food and water, safe shelter, proper healthcare and protection from fear.
Children also receive pet food, collars, leashes and workbooks to help them put their lessons into practice at home.

Pave The Way, founded by Johannesburg resident Carly Kay in collaboration with non-profit organisation Cross The Divide, has raised around R180,000 since May to fund approximately 720 paid work opportunities.
The initiative provides people experiencing financial hardship with paid shifts to clear overgrown pavements, clean traffic islands and maintain public spaces across Johannesburg.
The team has completed around 30 clean ups in areas including Rosebank, Hyde Park, Saxonwold and Parkwood, as well as along major routes such as Oxford Road and Jan Smuts Avenue.