News Bulletin of 9 March 2026, 4pm

Learners at Crossroads School in Randburg recently came together to make peanut butter and jam sandwiches, adding handwritten notes filled with encouragement and warm wishes.
The sandwiches were packed to go home with families, who were encouraged to hand them out to people in need on their way home.
Organisers say the initiative helps teach students empathy, generosity, and community care, showing how small gestures can make a meaningful difference.

A Master's student at the University of Cape Town has developed a sustainable way to build homes using natural soil mixed with recycled plastic and glass.
Chemical engineering student Matimba Mabonda recently built a three bedroom house in Ennerdale using the method as part of his research.
He says the technique can reduce building costs by up to 40 percent compared with traditional brick walls
Matimba hopes to extend the housing solution to more people.*

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.