News Bulletin of 17 June 2026, 6pm

The Emmarentia Residents Association is encouraging residents and businesses to improve and maintain pavements outside their properties as part of a community clean up initiative.
The campaign aims to enhance the appearance, safety and overall pride of the suburb by tackling overgrown grass, weeds and neglected areas. Residents who show the most improvement, or already keep their spaces well maintained, can enter to win a monthly fuel voucher over a three month period.
Organisers say the initiative is about building community pride and encouraging shared responsibility for public spaces.

Young people in Soweto marked Youth Day with a community cycling ride aimed at honouring the legacy of the 1976 youth while encouraging healthier and more active lifestyles.
The initiative brought cyclists together to promote fitness, unity and greater youth participation in community activities. Organisers say the ride is also designed to inspire young people to use sport as a tool for positive change while staying connected to their history.
Participants say the event helps build a sense of togetherness in the township while encouraging positive choices and active living among young people.

The Society for Animals in Distress has received two major awards at the 2026 African Excellence Awards, recognising its mobile veterinary outreach work across Gauteng.
Through its mobile clinic, the organisation provides animal healthcare in underserved communities including Tembisa, Ivory Park and Soshanguve, treating more than 100 animals per outreach. Services include vaccinations, deworming, emergency care and sterilisation support.
In partnership with the University of Pretoria and the VetSCO student group, the programme also helps train future veterinary professionals while improving access to care for vulnerable animals.
SAID says its focus is to expand sterilisation efforts and reduce animal overpopulation through its Twenty Twenty Fix campaign.