News Bulletin of 24 June 2026, 5pm

Mogale City Local Municipality will host its first Farmers Day to bring together local farmers and support growth in the agricultural sector. The event aims to create a platform for knowledge-sharing, networking, and access to new farming techniques and markets.
Organisers say the focus will be on empowering young and small-scale farmers through better access to information, helping them improve productivity and adopt climate-smart practices.
The initiative is expected to strengthen local food production and expand economic opportunities in farming communities.

A South African documentary about mining along the West Coast has been nominated for a Cannes Film Award in the Work in Progress category. The film, Out of Mined, looks at the long term impact of diamond and mineral mining on coastal dunes, beaches and marine ecosystems, as well as the communities living in the area.
The production includes perspectives from local residents, scientists and environmental groups, and was developed through extensive filming along the West Coast and Richtersveld. It also reflects ongoing concerns about new mining applications and limited coastal protection in the region.
The documentary will premiere in Cape Town before screening at international film festivals.

A restoration initiative led by the South African Police Service in Pretoria is helping people living on the streets reconnect with their families through a structured support programme.
The Homeless Restoration Programme brings together police, social workers, NGOs and community organisations to provide temporary shelter, counselling and rehabilitation for participants who voluntarily join the process.
The first group of eight beneficiaries has entered the programme while arrangements are made for family reunifications in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, the Western Cape and other provinces.
Officials say the initiative focuses on support and engagement rather than forced removal, with plans to expand assistance through partner organisations.