News Bulletin of 26 April 2026, 8am

Students at the Swiss Hotel School in Ferndale opened their training restaurant to the public last week, showcasing a fine dining South African menu as part of their Professional Culinary Arts Programme.The event gave culinary students real-world experience in cooking and serving guests, while also celebrating local cuisine paired with South African wines.
The programme focuses not only on cooking skills but also on restaurant management, leadership, and finance, with students later completing international internships in countries such as the United States and Switzerland, as well as on cruise ships.

Residents of Glenhazel now have access to a newly upgraded, safer, and more modern public space following the launch of the rehabilitated Galliot Park last week.The project was led by Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo in partnership with the Glenhazel Residents Association and CAP Green, which invested R3 million into the upgrade.The park now features improved fencing, controlled access points, solar-powered lighting, and enhanced safety features, creating a more secure and welcoming environment for community use.

Master's student at Stellenbosch University, Niel van Heerden has been elected to the 2026/27 Board of Directors of the Institute of Food Technologists Student Association.
Van Heerden, whose work focuses on product development and sensory science, joins an international board of student leaders from universities including Purdue and Penn State.
He becomes part of a growing group of Stellenbosch representatives in global food science leadership roles, with the new board set to begin its term in September. IFTSA is a global student network that connects future food scientists with industry leaders, offering competitions and skills development to help advance the global food system.