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title: "Weirdest headlines this year; 70,000 Christmas bulbs bring relief; and a profound reminder from a hedgehog in a war zone"
description: "Strangest headlines of the year, 70,000 Christmas light bulbs bring some relief, and a profound reminder from a hedgehog in a war zone - All in the good news round-up."
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# Weirdest headlines this year; 70,000 Christmas bulbs bring relief; and a profound reminder from a hedgehog in a war zone

> Strangest headlines of the year, 70,000 Christmas light bulbs bring some relief, and a profound reminder from a hedgehog in a war zone - All in the good news round-up.

By Daily Maverick · Published 20 December 2023, 18:49 SAST

## Key points
- For those looking to stay informed and feel good, Daily Maverick's got you covered with their Good News Round-up!
- South African scientists develop low-cost ventilator to combat COVID-19
- Cape Town launches free food delivery service for vulnerable communities
- Joburg Zoo celebrates birth of rare black rhino calf
- Durban hosts first virtual Comic Con Africa

## Content

[Read the good news round-up here.](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/good-news-roundup/)