News Bulletin of 3 April 2026, 1pm

More than two dozen Soweto residents, including teenagers and pensioners, are helping clean up streets and illegal dumping sites through the Soulbent Project. The non-profit organisation cleared waste areas into vegetable gardens, growing crops like spinach and onions to feed vulnerable residents and fund essential equipment.

South African students and educators are set to gain a major boost in digital skills, thanks to a new partnership between the Department of Higher Education and Training and Google South Africa.The 2-year programme will provide 10,000 scholarships, offering Google Career Certificates, Generative AI training for teachers, and a train-the-trainer model.It also supports colleges with curriculum guidance, devices, and AI policy advice, helping institutions integrate AI into learning.This marks DHET’s fourth public-private initiative aimed at equipping youth with the skills needed for the digital economy.

Disability sport in South Africa has received a major lift after SASCOC increased funding for the South African Sports Association for the Physically Disabled. This includes R60 million to R100 million over the next four years. The announcement came as the 2026 Disability Championships concluded in Stellenbosch.The extra funding is expected to strengthen athlete preparation and improve support ahead of global events, while also helping grow inclusive sport across the country.
(This is feel-good news because South African athletes with disabilities now have greater resources and support)