News Bulletin of 17 December 2025, 3pm

Curves Strubensvalley recently made their latest round of donations to Baby Moses Sanctuary, continuing their long-standing tradition of support.
The donations collected through the gym’s monthly partners challenge and member contributions included food, toiletries, cleaning products and toys, many of which were handmade by members.
Curves owner Sue Forde said parcels are donated every three to four months to ensure the children receive regular support.
Baby Moses Sanctuary founder Lanie de Klerk thanked the gym for its long-standing commitment, noting their loyalty and consistent support over the years.

The Footprints 4 Sam Trust has hit a major milestone, investing over R1 million in its Super Sam Hero Bucket initiative to support families across South Africa.
This December, the Trust will deliver 210 Hero Buckets, filled with essential food and toiletries, to families caring for children with life-limiting illnesses in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and KwaZulu-Natal.
Since 2017, the initiative has provided hundreds of buckets, contributing to over 250,000 meals and bringing relief, nourishment, and dignity to vulnerable families.
Launched in tribute to Sam, the late son of founders Melissa and Fred Platt, the programme now supports children, families, and healthcare professionals nationwide.
Partnerships with Triton Express and Checkers help ensure children and families in hospitals and communities are not forgotten during the festive season.

Lolelunga Private Reserve in Zambia has welcomed three healthy cheetah cubs, the first ever born on the country’s first fully fenced private reserve.
The cubs are part of a cross-border conservation initiative, with their parents relocated from South Africa’s, in Gauteng and Limpopo, as part of a long-term rewilding programme.
With Zambia’s wild cheetah population estimated at fewer than 100, every birth is a crucial step for the species’ survival, making this milestone especially significant.
Reserve staff and monitoring teams are supporting the mother cheetah, ensuring the cubs’ safety and wellbeing during these critical early months.
The births demonstrate the impact of careful planning, collaboration, and dedication to conservation.