News Bulletin of 23 October 2025, 6pm

Alvi Armani South Africa has partnered with the Cancer Association of South Africa to help cancer survivors rebuild their confidence through free hair restoration treatments.
The initiative, launched in Sandton, offers survivors consultations, hair analysis, and selected restoration services at no cost once they are six months post-treatment.
The partnership aims to make world-class restoration care more accessible while supporting emotional recovery after cancer.
It also includes research and training to expand advanced solutions like eyebrow and eyelash restoration.
The initiative is giving survivors a renewed sense of hope and helping them feel like themselves again

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park is celebrating the birth of a new litter of African wild dog pups from the Munywaneni Pack.
The pups were discovered in a rocky valley in the Hluhluwe section, an ideal spot for safety and shelter.
Non-intrusive camera traps have captured rare footage of the young animals playing and learning essential survival skills.
The footage helps researchers monitor their progress while ensuring the pack remains undisturbed.
Wildlife ACT and Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife continue to protect these endangered animals as part of the province’s broader conservation efforts. The arrival of the pups is a positive sign for the future of South Africa’s wild dog population.

Dogs trained in Wales are helping protect endangered wildlife across Africa.
Nonprofit Dogs4Wildlife breeds and trains Belgian Malinois, Dutch shepherds, spaniels, and retrievers for anti-poaching work.
Training starts in early puppyhood to familiarise them with scents they will track in the wild.
By 16 to 18 months, the dogs are deployed to reserves in Tanzania, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe, tracking poachers and recovering targeted animals.
Their work has reduced poaching in some reserves and acts as a strong deterrent, supporting broader conservation efforts.