News Bulletin of 21 March 2026, 11am

Jazz in the Lights Festival returns to Johannesburg Zoo
The Jazz in the Lights Music Festival is set to return to the Johannesburg Zoo today.

Now in its fourth edition, the festival has grown into a flagship event on the City's Arts Alive Programme, combining world-class jazz with culture, lifestyle and tourism experiences.

This year marks a significant milestone, with Joburg Tourism joining the festival as a strategic partner for the first time.
The collaboration aims to strengthen the link between arts and tourism, unlocking new opportunities for economic growth and local development.
The festival stands as a testament to the power of culture in shaping the city’s appeal.
Sandton and Gauteng
Limpopo Pediatric Surgeon leads historic separation of conjoined twins
Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba has praised the team of surgeons led by Pediatric Surgeon, Dr Nyaweleni Tshifularo, for successfully separating conjoined twins in a groundbreaking operation at the Mankweng hospital in Limpopo.

The twins, who were born on the 28th of January underwent a complex surgical procedure that marked a historic milestone for South Africa’s public healthcare system.

The Surgeon says teamwork across multiple medical disciplines was key to the successful surgery which lasted more than eight hours.

Ramathuba says the successful operation highlights the skill, commitment and growing capacity of medical professionals in the province.
South Africa
Cape Town welcomes the 23rd edition of Its iconic Jazz Festival
The Cape Town International Jazz Festival will return to the Cape Town International Convention Centre for its 23rd edition on the 27th of March.

The Festival remains one of Africa’s most celebrated music events and a major highlight on the global jazz calendar.

Since its launch in 2000, the festival has grown into a major international cultural platform that brings together audiences from across Cape Town’s suburbs, South Africa, and the world.

The festival has played a major role in promoting South African music talent, helping to launch and sustain the careers of artists including Freshlyground, Simphiwe Dana, The Soil, Shekhinah and Goldfish.
South Africa
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Tshwane commemorates World Social Work Day
The City of Tshwane in partnership with the University of South Africa and Jannis Health, commemorated World Social Work Day through a hybrid programme on the 17th of March.

The programme was aimed at promoting social cohesion, professional development and the well-being of social workers.

World Social Work Day serves as a platform to recognize the invaluable contributions of social workers in addressing the complex challenges faced by individuals, families and communities.

The initiative presented an opportunity to raise awareness about the vital role that social workers play in the development of social policies and their commitment to improving lives through compassionate service and support.

This year’s theme, “Co-Building Hope and Harmony: A Harambee Call to Unite a Divided Society,” calls for unity and collective action and reinforces the importance of partnerships and shared responsibility in creating a more just and caring society.
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