News Bulletin of 28 April 2026, 1pm

Miss South Africa 2025 Qhawekazi Mazaleni has taken her advocacy for inclusive education to Mamelodi during Autism Awareness Month.
During a visit to Tshegofatsong Special School, she led a reading session using her isiXhosa children’s book aimed at supporting learners with different communication needs.
Through her initiative, Empower Youth Africa, Mazaleni is working to expand access to literacy and education for underserved and neurodivergent children.
Her engagement with teachers and learners also focused on flexible teaching methods and improving representation in educational materials.

The 43rd Knysna Oyster Festival will take place from 3 to 12 July, with organisers promising one of the biggest editions yet of the Garden Route’s flagship winter event.
The 10-day festival will feature oyster tastings, food and wine experiences, lagoon activities, and a packed sporting programme including races, cycling and golf, drawing visitors to Knysna.
First launched in 1983 to boost the winter economy, the festival has grown into a major tourism highlight that supports the local hospitality and events industry.
Local business owners in Knysna say they are excited about the upcoming influx of visitors, expecting a strong boost in trade during the festival period.

Survé Philanthropies has partnered with the I AM WATER Foundation to expand ocean education and youth development in under-resourced coastal communities.
Announced on Earth Day, the collaboration will scale programmes such as Ocean Guardians and River Guardians workshops, along with snorkelling experiences and school outreach initiatives.
The foundation’s hands-on learning model gives young people direct exposure to marine and freshwater ecosystems, aiming to build environmental awareness and long-term stewardship.
Organisers say the initiative is designed to inspire behavioural change and equip youth to better protect ocean environments.