News Bulletin of 4 January 2026, 8am

Lumka Ma pane has been elected Spark Rivonia’s head girl for 2026 and is ready to lead with purpose. She is committed to promoting mental health awareness, strengthening academic excellence, and ensuring student voices are heard. Ma pane says her approach emphasises emotional literacy and creating spaces where learners can express themselves freely without judgment. By blending Spark’s Character Quotient values with its innovative culture, she believes both learners and staff can thrive and reach their full potential.

The Johannesburg Roads Agency has confirmed the final phase of work at the busy intersection of Pretoria Avenue and Katherine Street in Sandown. With surface laying complete, crews are now focusing on tarring, road markings, and pedestrian paving. Weather permitting, the upgraded intersection should be ready this year, improving traffic flow in Sandton's business district. JRA clarified that the work was part of planned reinstatement following essential water repairs by Johannesburg Water last year, not due to a road collapse.

Brescia House School learner Grace Prince represented South Africa at the Orange Cup Lifesaving Championships in Rotterdam. This comes after being selected for Lifesaving SA’s President’s Team. Competing at the Zwemcentrum, she raced in nine events against top international athletes. Prince achieved a seventh-place finish in the 100m Manikin Tow with Fins and helped her relay team come within seconds of breaking a national record. She also took part in five individual events, approaching the competition with determination, humility, and pride in representing her country.