News Bulletin of 19 January 2026, 1pm

Residents, volunteers, local organisations, businesses, and churches came together in Windsor East for the first community clean-up of 2026.
The initiative tackled littering, illegal dumping, and general environmental neglect, leaving streets visibly cleaner and public spaces reclaimed.
Children also joined the effort, contributing alongside adults to restore the neighbourhood.
Organisers said the clean-up shows what can be achieved through collective action, teamwork, and ongoing community involvement.
The clean-up addressed key problem areas, including Dukes Avenue and Beatrice Street, and resulted in visibly cleaner streets across Windsor East.

The Mokome Foundation has launched a Back-to-School Pad Drive, donating sanitary towels to underprivileged schoolgirls as schools reopen.
Research and on-the-ground data show that access to menstrual products supports regular attendance and encourages continued engagement in learning.
The initiative is led by women’s rights activist and philanthropist Dr Vivian Mokome.

South Africa’s FlySafair has been recognised as the most punctual airline in the Middle East and Africa.
The airline achieved an on-time performance rate of 91.06% in 2025, according to Cirium’s annual On-Time Performance Review.
FlySafair also operated 98.9% of its scheduled flights, keeping cancellations among the lowest in the region.
The airline attributes its success to strong operational discipline and coordination, with nearly one million passengers flying in December alone.
Cirium’s review benchmarks airlines worldwide, highlighting FlySafair’s performance alongside global leaders such as Aeromexico and Qatar Airways.