News Bulletin of 2 February 2026, 2pm

The Sunninghill Ratepayers Association has launched its 2026 Restore Sunninghill initiative, focusing on overgrown grass, litter removal, and safer public spaces.
Grass cutting along major roads like Maxwell and Van der Bijl drives is a priority, as long grass can create hiding spots for criminals. Litter removal and maintenance of community gardens are also underway, with local businesses such as Sunninghill Shell and Sunninghill Recovery Lodge providing sponsorship and support.
The voluntary association says resident participation is key, encouraging neighbors and complexes to maintain pavements, verges, and shared spaces.

A team from Nelson Mandela University’s Department of Human Movement Science is helping learners in under-resourced schools in Zwide, Gqeberha, get active, eat better, and build confidence through the Siyaphakama Project.
The initiative supports six primary schools, training teachers and sports coordinators to deliver quality physical education, wellness programmes, and nutrition education. It also provides new sports infrastructure and mentorship opportunities, while some learners have earned bursaries to prestigious schools.
The project has improved learners’ movement skills, supported healthy weights, and enhanced emotional and social well-being.

Market Theatre marks 50 years of storytelling in Johannesburg
Johannesburg’s iconic Market Theatre has marked 50 years of productions that helped shape South Africa’s cultural and political story.
Often called the “theatre of the struggle”, the venue has staged bold and socially conscious work since the 1970s.
Chief Operating Officer Lekgetho Makola says the focus now is not only on its legacy, but on expanding access, supporting new voices and reimagining theatre as a space rooted in the community. *sound*
Anniversary plans include student productions, international collaborations and refreshed versions of classic works from the theatre’s archive.