News Bulletin of 18 March 2026, 6pm

Volunteers and local organisations have cleared sections of Lynnwood Pine Forest, creating a safer and more accessible space for residents.
The clean-up is part of ongoing efforts to maintain the park and prepare it for community events such as Pilates sessions, picnics, bushcraft workshops, and market days.
The initiative also ensures that funds generated from activities in the forest are reinvested into maintaining and improving the space, while fostering stronger connections across the wider ward. Residents are encouraged to volunteer or contribute to ongoing upkeep, helping to turn the forest into a vibrant community hub.

Nine-year-old Imari James from Durban has transformed her challenging early years, marked by multiple brain surgeries for hydrocephalus, into a source of inspiration for others.
Through her positivity and creativity, she has created a colouring book, One Thing About Two Things, designed to encourage confidence, imagination, and hope in children facing medical challenges.
Imari also shares uplifting messages on TikTok, where her story has reached over 200,000 followers, helping families worldwide find strength in her resilience.
Her journey highlights courage, creativity, and the power of spreading joy even through adversity.

Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital in Gauteng is set to undergo further upgrades to improve patient experience and service delivery.
The Gauteng Health Department, led by MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, has committed to addressing ageing infrastructure and outdated record-keeping systems, including queue management and digitalisation of patient records.
Recent improvements already include new CT scan and theatre equipment, standby generators, ICU upgrades, refurbished wards, and strengthened patient safety measures.
Contractors will soon begin work on additional infrastructure and systems to ensure faster, more efficient care for patients from Atteridgeville and across Pretoria.