News Bulletin of 1 June 2025, 11am

Rea Vaya commuters must switch to the new orange smart card before 1 July 2025, as Johannesburg’s bus system moves to a modern Account-Based Ticketing platform. Old blue cards will stop working, and funds must be used — no refunds will be issued.
The new R50 card offers secure, cashless travel and is available at all stations. Customers should make the switch now to avoid delays and penalties.

Cape Town has been ranked among the world’s top 10 cities for access to nature and green spaces in Time Out’s latest global survey. Voted for by over 18-500 city dwellers, Cape Town shares, 9th place with Abu Dhabi and Chicago.
From Table Mountain hikes to strolls in the historic Company’s Garden, the city offers a perfect blend of urban living and natural beauty. This comes as Cape Town also tops Time Out’s list of The 50 Best Cities in the World for 2025.

Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, Co-Founder and CEO of the Motsepe Foundation, has been inducted into the International Women’s Forum Hall of Fame. The honour was announced during the World Leadership Conference in Seattle, Washington, which brought together 8,500 women leaders from 35 countries. The prestigious recognition celebrates her contributions to advancing women’s leadership globally and her impactful work in philanthropy, health, and education through the Motsepe Foundation. Dr Moloi-Motsepe continues to inspire progress and inclusion on the world stage.