Headline 1
City of Johannesburg launches first sanitary towels distribution programme
Story 1
The City of Johannesburg has launched its first-ever Sanitary Towels Distribution Programme aimed at supporting girls aged between 10 and 19 years.
The programme was officially launched by the Member of the Mayoral Committee for Health and Social Development, Cllr Ennie Makhafola, at Bophelong Clinic in Ivory Park.
The City of Joburg Health Department has positioned itself as a leading force in addressing period poverty by committing to the distribution of free sanitary pads in the region.
The City is among the first municipal departments to actively champion and implement a programme of this nature.
The programme was officially launched by the Member of the Mayoral Committee for Health and Social Development, Cllr Ennie Makhafola, at Bophelong Clinic in Ivory Park.
The City of Joburg Health Department has positioned itself as a leading force in addressing period poverty by committing to the distribution of free sanitary pads in the region.
The City is among the first municipal departments to actively champion and implement a programme of this nature.
Story 1 category
Headline 2
Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to bring music and colour to the mothercity
Story 2
The Cape Town Minstrel Carnival is set to take place in the month of January 2026.
The annual Street Parade is the longest existing carnival in the city of Cape Town and is an integral part of the Mother City’s cultural heritage.
The Western Cape's Benedicta van Minnen says the provincial Cultural Affairs and Sport Department has allocated an annual funding budget of 1.7-million-rand to support the event ensuring that it continues to thrive.
The annual Street Parade is the longest existing carnival in the city of Cape Town and is an integral part of the Mother City’s cultural heritage.
The Western Cape's Benedicta van Minnen says the provincial Cultural Affairs and Sport Department has allocated an annual funding budget of 1.7-million-rand to support the event ensuring that it continues to thrive.
Story 2 category
Headline 3
President Ramaphpsa signals hope and progress in new year address
Story 3
President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the New Year with hopes for better economic progress.
The President delivered his end-of-year message on the 31st of December, reflecting on the progress of the past year while outlining his optimism for 2026.
Ramaphosa emphasised that economic growth remains a national priority, noting that government will intensify its focus on attracting investment.
The President wished all South Africans a peaceful and prosperous New Year, urging the nation to move forward with renewed determination.
The President delivered his end-of-year message on the 31st of December, reflecting on the progress of the past year while outlining his optimism for 2026.
Ramaphosa emphasised that economic growth remains a national priority, noting that government will intensify its focus on attracting investment.
The President wished all South Africans a peaceful and prosperous New Year, urging the nation to move forward with renewed determination.
Story 3 category
Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
Split analysis
Local: 93 words (38%), National: 152 words (62%), International: 0 words (0%)