News Bulletin of 5 June 2025, 3pm

WarmFees recently held its first Winter Knights blanket drive in the West Rand, gathering 667 blankets for the homeless and animal shelters.
The free event at Berlin Bear featured live music from Martin Bester, with surprise performances by Prime Circle and The Parlotones, bringing the community together for a heartfelt cause.
Organised by Round Table North Ridge 117 with Berlin Bear and supported by Jacaranda FM, the drive received strong community support.
Wynand Warren, chairperson of Round Table 117, expressed gratitude for the overwhelming response and confirmed more blanket drives are planned.

Le Grand Domaine in Stellenbosch is flying the South African flag high after winning two top honours at the 2025 International Wine Challenge.
Their La Grande Sélection Cabernet Sauvignon( Car-be-ney sovi-nyor) 2022 beat global heavyweights from Bordeaux, Napa and beyond — scooping both the International and South African Cabernet Sauvignon Trophies.
Winemaker Debbie Thompson says it’s a proud moment for the local industry, proving world-class wine starts in our very own vineyards.
The win is seen as a significant boost for South Africa’s wine reputation on the global stage.

South African gymnast Caitlin Rooskrantz has graduated from the University of Johannesburg with a BCom in Marketing Management.
Known for representing South Africa at the 2024 Paris Olympics and serving as one of Team SA’s flag bearers, Caitlin balanced intense training with her academic workload.
Her dedication included early morning gym sessions, full days of classes, and evening training, all carefully scheduled alongside university commitments and travel for competitions.
Following graduation, she’s taking time to gain practical experience in marketing before pursuing postgraduate studies.
Caitlin aims to use her education to empower young athletes, particularly in minority sports, to build their personal brands and create meaningful opportunities beyond competition