News Bulletin of 2 May 2025, 9am

Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says nuclear energy will play a key role in the country, lowering its carbon footprint. The department plans to reset the country’s nuclear programme to achieve a net-zero target by 2050. The G20’s second energy transitions working group is meeting in Cape Town to discuss advancing sustainable methods towards greener economies. As the only country on the continent with a working nuclear power plant, Ramokgopa says South Africa has a responsibility to help other nations develop nuclear capability. SOUND

Nova Pioneer North Riding’s Grade 3 learner, Atlehang Malemane, is proudly representing South Africa at an international chess championship in Rhodes, Greece. She earned her spot on the national team after a stellar performance at the regional tournament earlier this year, showcasing impressive strategy and skill. Nova Pioneer continues to inspire learners to excel beyond the classroom, fostering growth and character through innovative education. Atlehang’s journey highlights the potential of South Africa’s youth on the world stage.

.Japanese toymaker MegaHouse has unveiled a miniature Rubik’s Cube, one so tiny that you might need a pair of tweezers to solve it. Each face of the cube, which is made from aluminum, measures about five millimeters across. Weighing just 0.3 grams, the puzzle is about a one thousandth of the size of the original. The miniature model breaks the record set by British puzzle designer Tony Fisher in 2016, when he startled fans with a 5.6-milimeter version. World Record confirmed the micro-cube as the world’s smallest rotating puzzle cube in August.