News Bulletin of 9 December 2025, 5pm

Former Miss Soweto Tsakane Sono has launched the Tsakane Sono Foundation, aimed at promoting disability rights and improving access to support and resources.
The launch was held at Letsibogo Girls High School in Meadowlands.

The foundation plans to assist people with disabilities and their families through community programmes, assistive devices, awareness campaigns, and partnerships with organisations.
Amputee dancer Lethabo Shai addressed the event, sharing her journey of pursuing her passion.
With the tagline “No Limits. Just Possibilities”, the foundation highlights the potential unlocked when people with disabilities receive the right support.

Manenberg mothers Valerie Oliphant and Najoemah Felix are preparing to host an early Christmas lunch for 300 children on December 16, aiming to give youngsters a sense of love and belonging during the festive season.
The event will offer a full meal, snacks, drinks, ice cream and party packets, with music to create a festive atmosphere.
It follows other community projects the pair have run this year, including a Youth Day pamper party for 100 children and a Women’s Day lunch for 150 elderly mothers.
They say the initiative is driven by the needs they see in the community.

The World Bank reports that Bangladesh has lifted around 34 million people out of poverty between 2010 and 2022.
Extreme poverty fell from 12.2% to 5.6%, and moderate poverty dropped from 37.1% to 18.7%.
This achievement reflects the impact of social assistance programmes and other measures aimed at improving living standards. Experts say further policy innovation could help Bangladesh continue this positive trend in reducing poverty.