News Bulletin of 28 April 2025, 11am

Government has launched phase 5 of the Basic Education Employment initiative. This is to to address the high youth unemployment rate. The initiative forms part of the Presidential employment stimulus, designed to offer young South Africans aged 18 to 34 a six month opportunity to gain work experience, earn an income and build critical employment skills. Applications for more than 204 000 temporary positions in schools across the country have been opened. National Education Spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga. SOUND

It's time to get your warm blankets out this week as a cold snap is going to hit Gauteng. Temperatures are expected to get even colder, dropping significantly ahead of the weekend. Gauteng Weather warns residents to brace for a cold snap across parts of the province from Friday. Temperatures will drop to a minimum of 6°C in Johannesburg with a high of 16°C.

National Geographic presents David Blaine: Do Not Attempt, a thrilling six-part series now airing in South Africa. In the show, magician and endurance artist David Blaine tests the limits of human ability. Produced by the award-winning Imagine documentaries team (led by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard), the series blends magic, mental strength, and global cultural traditions. One episode, set in South Africa, features Blaine learning from local sangomas, street performers, and extreme endurance athletes.