News Bulletin of 29 April 2026, 11am

The City of Johannesburg’s Library and Information Services marked World Book and Copyright Day by expanding access to reading and writing skills for young people.
Learners from several local schools gathered at Florida Library last Thursday, where they took part in reading activities and engaged with authors.
Writer and media personality Salamina Mosese shared her writing journey and encouraged learners to tell their own stories.
The programme aims to build literacy, support young writers and connect them to opportunities in the creative economy.

Learners at Vezukukhanya Primary School in KwaZulu-Natal received uniforms, shoes and learning materials through a donation from Blue Sky Society and the Zululand Conservation Trust.
The organisations provided 161 learners with school uniforms and shoes, distributed wildlife education booklets, and used recycled packaging for the items.
They also planted fruit and shade trees on the school grounds .
The project combined learning support and environmental action by supplying school resources and introducing tree planting at the school.

South Africa won the 4×100-metre men’s and women’s relay at the inaugural Simbine Classic, a World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meeting held in Tshwane.
Cameroonian Emmanuel Eseme crossed the finish line in 10.03-seconds to win the men’s 100-metres.
Akani Simbine pulled up injured midway through the race and finished last.
South Africa’s Prudence Sekgodiso won the women’s 1,500-metres while Tshepo Tshite took the men’s 3,000-metres.
Kenya’s Noah Kibet won the men’s 800-metres.
Simbine says the event was a success:
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