News Bulletin of 17 December 2025, 5pm

About 80 000 bees were safely relocated from Hurlyvale Park after their tree habitat collapsed.
Community member Noel Brownlee arranged for a beekeeper to remove the bees due to safety concerns in the public park.
The bees were moved to a farm where they could be housed. Honey harvested during the process was repackaged into small bottles for the community.
Brownlee said flooding and the weight of the honeycomb likely caused the tree to collapse.

Twenty-six high school pupils from across Cape Town have been selected for the 2026 intake of the iAccelerate entrepreneurship programme.
The accelerator held an open day to welcome the new cohort and connect them with graduates from last year’s programme.
iAccelerate teaches practical skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and idea development, giving students hands-on experience beyond the classroom.
The programme is fully funded, covering meals, teaching, facilities, and transport, ensuring all selected learners can participate.
Founder Rayhaan Survé says the focus is on building entrepreneurial skills that last a lifetime, with plans to expand the programme to more cities and age groups in the future.

Apple Music has launched Music That Moves Me, a campaign exploring the link between music, movement, and personal identity through Africa’s top artists and athletes.
The initiative includes two playlist series. Warm Up features tracks selected by footballers like South African striker Lyle Foster and Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi, showing the music they use to prepare for competition.
The second series, Music That Moves Me, shares personal playlists from artists including Nigerian rapper ODUMODUBLVCK, South African DJ Uncle Waffles, Congolese singer Ferre Gola, and Moroccan pop artist Manal.
The campaign highlights music as a source of grounding, empowerment, and connection, showing how African creators and athletes use sound to navigate challenges and celebrate culture.