News Bulletin of 23 September 2026, 1pm

A four month old puppy has become the first patient at Pretoria’s Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital to undergo a minimally invasive procedure for a congenital heart condition.
Dexter was born with patent ductus arteriosus, which causes abnormal blood flow between the heart and lungs.
Instead of open chest surgery, vets used a catheter to place a device that closed the affected blood vessel from inside the body.
Dexter has recovered well, and the procedure is now available at Onderstepoort for suitable patients.

The Southern Cape Old Car Club has taken dozens of restored classic vehicles on its annual Heritage Tour through the Klein Karoo and Eastern Cape, before returning along the Garden Route.
The September tour celebrates South African motoring heritage while giving enthusiasts a chance to showcase and preserve historic vehicles.
Club chair Dr Waldo Scribante says the journey is about much more than simply moving from one destination to another.

Grace Vision has launched its second mobile eye clinic to bring free eye care to rural communities across the Port St Johns region.
The clinic will travel to communities offering eye screenings, examinations, treatment and spectacles.
The service is designed to help people who struggle to access eye care because of distance, transport costs or other barriers.