News Bulletin of 18 April 2026, 8am

Curro Douglasdale Primary School marked its 10th anniversary last week, celebrating a decade of growth and achievement.

Learners, teachers and staff gathered to commemorate the milestone which highlighted the school’s evolution into a thriving, fully established primary school.

The school was founded by the late Sonja Davie in 2016 as a pre-school catering to younger children.

Plans to expand the institution were introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, paving the way for its current success.

The institution is now preparing to graduate its third group of Grade 7 learners, marking another milestone in its development.

Executive Head Dane Gabin has described the transformation as a testament to the school’s resilience and growth.

More than 100 high school learners gathered in Bloemfontein for the 35th South African Institute of Civil Engineering Bridge Building and Aqualibrium competitions.

The event challenges teams to apply their classroom knowledge in practical scenarios.

Organisers say the initiative aims to promote Mathematics and Science while exposing learners to practical problem-solving.

Teams competed for prizes and a chance to progress to national level.

South Africa’s oldest wine-producing farm, Groot Constantia, has released a new short film titled “Rooted. Preserved. Shared.” The film honours the people behind its winemaking and conservation efforts and highlights how tradition and craftsmanship have shaped the farm into a national treasure.

The estate’s CEO Jean Naudé described the farm as a symbol of authenticity and a deep human connection to the land, where history, culture and winemaking come together.