News Bulletin of 10 June 2025, 10am

The legal administrative officer in the Presidency, Reason Baloyi, recently obtained his Doctor of Laws degree, fulfilling a lifelong dream of making a significant contribution to the law sector and in public service.

Baloyi has also completed an LLB at the University of Limpopo and has since built a career in the public sector, working in legal units across several national departments.

The officer currently provides legal opinions to government departments and contributes to the drafting of legislation, policies and international agreements.

Public trust in the State depends on officials doing their work with integrity.

Humanitarian organization Gift of the Givers says it is ready to respond to any weather-related emergencies.

The South African Weather Service has issued a warning for a cold front in most parts of the country this week, including strong winds which may be accompanied by snowfall.

Founder Dr Imtiaz Sooliman outlines the contingency plans and relief efforts aimed at assisting vulnerable communities during the cold snap.

The 2026 Mining Indaba, will take place from the 9th of February at the Cape Town International Convention Centre and has introduced a refreshed visual identity, inspired by the event’s core theme.

The new fingerprint motif symbolises how unique individuals and organisations, can make a powerful, lasting mark on the industry when united.

The CEO of the Minerals Council in South Africa, Mzila Mthenjane, believes the impact of the South African mining sector is amplified when working in partnership with government and other social partners.

The continent holds approximately 55% of global cobalt reserves, with the DRC producing 70% of the world’s supply, nearly half of global manganese reserves, and an estimated 90% of platinum group metals, making Africa indispensable to the global energy transition.