News Bulletin of 10 October 2025, 1pm

A team of young innovators, including UJ student Shepard Thobejane, has won a hackathon hosted by the University of Johannesburg and KFC, focused on tackling child hunger.
Their project, Cntrl-Alt-Del-Hunger, uses a digital platform to redirect imperfect fruits and vegetables from farms to communities in need, reducing food waste and improving access to nutritious produce.
The team received R1 million in seed funding and plans to expand the project through technology, social media, and partnerships.
The event showcased how collaboration between youth, industry, and communities can make a meaningful impact on hunger in South Africa.

Cape Town mother Nadia Boezak is changing lives with her non-profit organisation,
Undercover Heroes, which helps single parents and their children celebrate matric balls with pride.
Inspired by her own experience as a single parent for 11 years, Boezak started the initiative to ease the financial pressure that comes with this milestone.
The organisation provides matric learners with stylish outfits and hosts special events to honour single parents for their hard work and resilience.
Through donations and community support, Undercover Heroes continues to help families shine on one of life’s most memorable occasions.

Hungarian novelist Laszlo Krasznahorkai has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize for Literature.
The Swedish Academy honoured him for his visionary body of work that explores themes of dystopia, resilience, and the power of art. Best known for his 1985 debut Satantango, Krasznahorkai’s complex and lyrical style has earned him acclaim as one of Central Europe’s great literary voices.
The 71-year-old author joins Imre Kertész as the second Hungarian to receive the prize.
The award will be presented in Stockholm on 10 December, celebrating a career defined by artistic depth and philosophical insight.