News Bulletin of 9 March 2026, 3pm

Grade Two learners at Moses Kotane Primary School watched Izinganekwane Zika Gogo: Pekwa no Nogwaja, an animated film bringing traditional African folktales to life.
Organised by Cheers To The Leaders with the Gauteng Film Commission and the City of Johannesburg, the screening showed stories once told by grandmothers in modern 2D animation, teaching lessons about forgiveness, responsibility, and learning from mistakes.
Each learner received a Screening Handbook with reflection exercises and a writing challenge.
Teachers said the children were engaged, enjoyed the film, and actively participated.

Learners at Sentinel Primary School were celebrated this week for improving their reading skills, with prizes awarded to the most improved readers across all grades.
The competition, supported by the NGO ABC for Life, encouraged both teachers and parents to actively engage with learners, helping track progress in English and Afrikaans reading. School principal Deb de Jagger said the initiative boosted children’s confidence, with even younger learners reading aloud in front of the school.
Winners received hampers valued at R1,000 each, which many shared with peers, and the school plans to make the competition a permanent programme.

Learners at CityKidz Pre and Primary School in Johannesburg spoke live to astronaut Chris Williams on the International Space Station during a 12 minute flyover on 25 February.
The event was organised by Amateur Radio on the International Space Station, a programme that lets students around the world communicate directly with astronauts and sparks interest in science and technology.
Learners asked questions about life in space, from how power is generated to what happens to tears in zero gravity.
CityKidz is the first school in South Africa to make live radio contact with the ISS, following months of preparation.