News Bulletin of 31 March 2026, 10am

Thousands of vulnerable residents in Gauteng will now get faster access to food through a state-run distribution centre in Centurion, launched on 22 March.
The facility will deliver meals and food parcels more efficiently to child-headed households, unemployed families, and people on medication who cannot afford nutritious food.
It will help the province reach thousands and build a stronger support system.
Head of Provincial Social Development Department, Phumla Sekhonyane, says the new system will give young people real job opportunities, letting them play a hands-on role in getting food to families who need it most.

Twenty learners at Prestwich Street Primary School in Cape Town can now focus on lessons after receiving new glasses through the Alive Foundation’s Clear Vision for Learning Project.
Out of 31 children who got eye screenings, 27 were found to need spectacles and one was referred for further care.
20 pupils have already been fitted with glasses.
The project is helping students see the board, read their books, and take full part in class, boosting their chances to succeed at school.

Last week, Cape Town came alive with a week-long programme of music, culture, and learning at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival.
Young musicians and aspiring creatives joined workshops on jazz performance, music production, and event management. They gained hands-on experience alongside live shows.
The free concert at Greenmarket Square on March 25 let participants perform in front of an audience and apply their new skills.
The festival finale at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on March 27 and 28 featured over 30 local and international artists. Students watched and joined multi-stage performances in jazz, soul, and Afro-fusion.