News Bulletin of 29 July 2026, 5pm

Lonehill fun run to support dam restoration
Residents will take to the streets on Saturday for the 24th Otter Estates Lonehill 5km Fun Run and Walk, with this year's event raising funds to help restore the Lonehill Dam.
Hosted by the Lonehill Residents Association and Otter Estates, the annual event combines fitness with community spirit, with every entry contributing to the long term revival of one of the suburb's best known natural landmarks.
Organisers say the event has united the community for more than two decades and are encouraging residents to take part or sponsor a participant to support the dam restoration project.
South Africa
South Africans rally behind L’vovo with support fundraiser
South Africans have come together to support kwaito star L’vovo after a fundraising campaign raised more than R150,000 for the musician.
The initiative was launched after L’vovo opened up about his recovery following a near fatal stroke in 2022, sharing the challenges he faced while rebuilding his health and career.
The campaign quickly gained support from members of the public and fellow musicians, with donations helping the award winning artist during his recovery journey.
South Africa
UP veterinary students provide animal care in Tembisa community

University of Pretoria Veterinary Science students provided essential healthcare support to pets and livestock during an outreach visit in Tembisa.
Working with the Society for Animals in Distress, the Production Animal Mobile Outreach clinic team provided vaccinations, deworming treatments, health checks and advice to animal owners at the Winnie Mandela Coal Yard.
The students also helped care for cattle and goats while building relationships with community members and promoting better animal welfare practices.
South Africa
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South African Ballet Dancer Makes History at World Renowned Academy
South African ballet dancer Candice Desilets has made history after becoming the first South African to graduate from the prestigious Vaganova Academy in St Petersburg, Russia.
Candice was accepted into the academy in 2022 after beginning her training at The Russian School of Ballet in South Africa at the age of 10.
After four years of intensive training in the Vaganova method, she has completed her studies at the institution known for producing some of the world’s leading classical ballet dancers.
Candice says she is grateful for the lessons she learned and the achievements she gained during her time at the academy. *sound*
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