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Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
South Africa: Johannesburg Property Company retreats amid backlash over parks cash grab
The Johannesburg Property Company's (JPC) attempts to 'alienate' historic properties, including public spaces for sale or lease, seem to be coming unstuck. Concern erupted among Johannesburg residents after a council agenda in late June suggested that several public open spaces – including Marks Park and surrounding greenbelt areas – could be up for sale or re-leasing agreements. Daily Maverick can also report that the Bryanston Sports Club has been on JPC's radar screen, but it is undermining its attempts to monetise such assets through its blundering approach. All rights reserved. © 2022. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
The Citizen
17-06-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Fourways High School shows sporting prowess at derby
On May 30, the annual Fourways High School vs Bryanston High School derby night once again lit up the sporting calendar with fierce rivalry, exceptional talent, and sportsmanship. The event, hosted at Fourways High School, showcased the best school sports, hockey, rugby, and netball, emphasising growth, discipline, and camaraderie. Seleka Tau, head of sport at Fourways High and first team hockey captain, explained the purpose of the event. 'Our initiative for this derby is for the Smile Foundation, to help children and families affected by facial conditions and burns. We are raising funds to help the patients.' The hockey fixtures stood out for their balanced intensity and competitive spirit. Fourways High School emerged victorious across all their matches, demonstrating the strength and development of their hockey programme. Also read: Fourways High presents Beauty and her Beast The day kicked off with the junior girls team delivering a commanding 5–0 win, setting an energetic tone for the afternoon. The girls' first team fought valiantly, coming from behind to draw 1–1 after a hard-fought battle. Meanwhile, the boys' first team secured a narrow 1–0 victory, highlighting tactical discipline and determination. Special recognition wents to Mabinty Koromo, whose standout performance in the junior girls' game earned her admiration and a spot on the U14B Southern Gauteng team. Other notable players included: Kenzo Petersen, known for his consistency, Mikhail Herold, celebrated for his tenacity, and Emily Milne, the vice-captain of the 1st team and a provincial player, whose leadership continues to inspire. Also read: Curro Riverside football team clinches victory at AISJ tournament Coach Anthony Clayton, head of extramurals, praised the teams, saying: 'The dedication and unity displayed today exemplify the best of our programme. We're proud of our players and look forward to building on this momentum. ' The rugby fixtures delivered adrenaline and heart, with several standout results. The U14A team continued their unbeaten run, crushing Bryanston 40–5 to cap an impressive season. The U14B team also secured a narrow 24–17 victory in a tightly contested match, showing promising development. The U15 team celebrated a dominant 38–0 win, while the U16s narrowly lost 14–7 in a game that kept spectators on the edge of their seats, finishing with a 70% win record this season. The 2nd team added to the momentum with a solid victory, although the 1st team faced a tough 39–19 defeat, ending their streak against Bryanston. Read more: Cedarwood hockey player gears up for national tournament The netball fixtures proved to be a spirited and competitive netball derby. Fourways won one match, had two draws, and lost eight. Althea Vorster, head coach of netball, said: 'While the results weren't what we hoped for, the resilience and fighting spirit shown by our girls was truly commendable. We're proud of their efforts and remain motivated to grow and improve for next season.' Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
08-05-2025
- General
- The Citizen
VC Cares spearheads colourful egg hunt for Sunshine Association Centre children
A vibrant trail of colourful chocolate eggs, carefully laid out for an inclusive chocolate egg hunt, sparked joy and excitement among the children and staff at the Sunshine Association Centre. The Sunshine Association Centre is dedicated to the development and inclusion of children with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. From following playful bunny footprints, to engaging with specifically designed sensory bins, the activation highlighted the importance of inclusion, as the children explored the colourful grounds of the Sunshine Association Centre in search of the hidden chocolate eggs. Also read: Bryanston golfers swing into action for CANSA This initiative, co-ordinated by VC Cares, the student volunteer body, formed part of The IIE's Varsity College Sandton's recent student wellness week. VC Cares members, along with some of the Sunshine Association Centre staff members, guided and supported the children to ensure that every child participated in the fun during the chocolate egg hunt. Read more: The IIE breaks ground on new Sandton campus Blessing Moyo, the facilitator at the Sunshine Association Centre, said: 'This initiative bought so much joy to our children. We appreciate that the chocolate egg hunt was so inclusive, and gave each child an equal opportunity to participate'. Moyo concluded by stating that the chocolate egg hunt highlighted the importance of wellness and inclusion, and reinforced the power of community and compassion. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts!
The Guardian
20-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Richard Brock obituary
My friend and colleague Richard Brock, who has died aged 86, was a BBC Natural History Unit producer for 35 years, and latterly a guerrilla film-maker trying to make a difference through his own means. He enjoyed sharing his passions about the natural world and our impact on it. He had a long and successful working relationship with David Attenborough, starting with Eastward with Attenborough (1973). They worked together again on the groundbreaking series Life on Earth (1979), with Richard taking responsibility for the sixth episode and amphibian segment, Invasion of the Land. He was then given the role of executive producer for the second part of Attenborough's epic Life trilogy, The Living Planet (1984), surveying the world from an ecological point of view. Richard's love for nature started early on. The son of Arthur Brock, a teacher and businessman, and Eileen (nee Scudamore), he was born in Bristol, from where the family soon moved to the edge of Dartmoor. They all loved being in the countryside, but Richard was particularly in his element, collecting and housing creatures all over. He boarded at Bryanston school in Dorset, where his teachers encouraged his interest in nature, taking him on trips where he studied migrating birds and other wildlife, which further embedded his passions. He went on to study zoology and botany at Queens' College, Cambridge, where he was also a successful squash and hockey player. After graduation, he wanted to start communicating his passions, so he approached the BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol for a job. Jeffery Boswall, a natural history radio producer, gave him his first job, as a general assistant. In 1964, when Boswall moved into television, he took Richard with him, giving him his first film to produce, Masters of Movement, which aired on Peter Scott's Look series. Several years later, Attenborough, then BBC director of television programmes, decided to move back into making films. Still in his early 20s, Richard met David in London to discuss producing a series with him travelling around Borneo and south-east Asia, which became Eastward with Attenborough. A highly successful producer, Richard made many other films at the BBC NHU, including for the Wildlife on One and The World About Us series. During his time there Richard became increasingly aware of worrying changes in the natural world. He was upset that this was not being reflected in the films they were making. He left the corporation in 2006 and set up Living Planet Productions and the Brock Initiative to produce his own films. He made more than 100 films for his Wildlife Winners and Losers series, and wrote a book called Planet Crunch (2021). Richard will be greatly missed by the villagers of Chew Magna, in Somerset, where he lived. He made friends all over the world, through film-making and conservation, and inspired numerous young film-makers, whom he called 'bright green sparks'. In 1976 he married Gillie Day; they divorced in 2011. Richard is survived by his sister, Cherry, and his nephews, Julius and William, and niece, Emily.
