News Bulletin of 26 May 2026, 6pm

Community organisation Better Bryanston says it is intensifying efforts to clean and restore public spaces as it marks its first year of operations.
The group held an information session at Bryanston Country Club, reflecting on projects aimed at tackling illegal dumping, overgrown areas and urban decay in the suburb.
The non profit organisation says it is funded mainly through household contributions and limited corporate sponsorships, with much of the work driven by volunteers. It currently runs weekly clean up drives along key roads and hopes to expand its efforts with additional support.
Leaders say the goal is to improve safety, protect property value and restore pride in the local community.

The Southern African Wildlife College and LEAD Conservation have signed a new agreement aimed at improving conservation education and ranger training across Southern Africa.
The partnership will focus on joint curriculum development, leadership training and shared learning systems to improve conservation outcomes in protected areas.
The collaboration brings together SAWC’s long standing training expertise near the Kruger National Park with LEAD Conservation’s focus on leadership development and instructor training.
Both organisations say the goal is to strengthen skills development and improve the long term protection of Africa’s ecosystems.

Residents in Elarduspark have taken part in an e waste recycling initiative that helped reduce environmental waste while raising funds for Sun Gardens Hospice.
The collection event allowed people to drop off old electronics and appliances, with working items donated directly to the hospice and the rest sent for recycling.
Organisers say the project not only promotes responsible waste disposal but also generates funding through a recycling company that supports hospice care.
Previous events have already raised thousands of rand, contributing to essential patient and family services.