News Bulletin of 31 October 2026, 12pm

The Better Bryanston non-profit organisation team braved the heat to clean up sections of Winnie Mandela Drive and Sloane Street.
The team worked to improve the area's appearance and prepare roadside spaces for the rainy season.
The clean-up began along Sloane Street before moving towards the Winnie Mandela Precinct in Bryanston.
Better Bryanston's Chairperson Joyce Tshabalala has called on community members to join the effort by helping to maintain the area's appearance.

The Western Cape government has launched a 127-million-rand technical schools programme, aimed at equipping learners with practical, industry-relevant skills to improve their employment prospects.

The initiative will reach more than six-thousand learners and 137 teachers across six schools.
The programme will run for three years, with the first group expected to matriculate in 2028.

Moses Kotane Primary School has claimed the championship title in the City of Johannesburg's annual Battle of the Books competition, beating over 190 competing schools.

The competition celebrated reading, knowledge and teamwork, with learners putting their knowledge and understanding of selected books to the test through a series of challenging questions.
The competition highlights the City's commitment to promoting a culture of reading, supporting academic development and providing learners with opportunities to grow their knowledge and confidence.