News Bulletin of 5 March 2026, 6pm

The Rand Aid Ron Smith Care Centre in Lyndhurst celebrated resident Olive Jew’s 102nd birthday with friends, family and staff.
The occasion featured a birthday cake and Olive’s trademark smile lighting up the room.
Born in Johannesburg in 1924, Olive has lived in Rand Aid facilities since 1997 and remains active, enjoying hobbies like art, sewing, gardening and bridge.
Simoné Botha, the centre’s occupational therapy and recreation manager, said Olive “is still healthy, strong and full of smiles as always” and joins in all events at the centre.

Teen swimmers Shoneé Cornelissen, Katherine Persson, Eva, and Georgina Smith completed a 72-kilometre relay swim from Fish Hoek to Hout Bay to raise funds for 14-year-old rugby player Leandro Jantjies, whose life was changed by a severe neck injury.
Braving cold waters, strong currents, and a night stretch around Cape Point, the team pushed through fatigue, nausea, and jellyfish to finish the gruelling swim in 24 hours.
Their determination paid off both in effort and impact, as they more than doubled their fundraising target, collecting R283,828 to support Leandro’s ongoing care through The Chris Burger Petro Jackson Players’ Fund.

The City of Ekurhuleni commemorated Reproductive Health Month by providing free services to residents. Municipal clinics and health facilities offered family planning, antenatal and postnatal care, STI screening, HIV testing, and cervical and prostate cancer checks.
Youth-friendly programs were also available, giving young people safe and confidential access to information and support.
City spokesperson Zweli Dlamini said the initiative aimed to empower residents to make informed decisions about their reproductive and overall health.