News Bulletin of 11 August 2025, 6pm

Momentum’s third annual Women Who Make Moves in Sports Summit took place at GIBS Business School in Illovo on August 8.
The two-day event brought together athletes, industry professionals, and brand builders to focus on growing women’s impact in sports.
The summit combined practical masterclasses with high-level inspiration, aiming to equip women in sport to build their brands and strengthen their influence on and off the field.
Momentum’s chief marketing officer, Nontokozo Madonsela, emphasised the importance of backing and empowering women in sport for real change to happen

In Michigan, USA, an eight-year-old boy has made a remarkable return to the baseball field after a life-saving kidney transplant.
Sam Heintz was diagnosed at five with a rare disease that caused kidney failure and threatened his dream of playing the sport. When a donor was found, his family asked doctors to place the kidney on his left side to protect it from injury, as Sam bats left-handed.
The surgical team at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital agreed, making the unusual adjustment to keep him safe on the diamond.
Now healthy and back in the game, Sam is swinging for the fences once again.

The University of Johannesburg’s Faculty of Humanities has partnered with Bidvest Bank to support students facing food insecurity, especially those who do not qualify for NSFAS funding.
Bidvest Bank donated essential food supplies to provide immediate relief, sparking a food drive involving staff, students, and external partners.
UJ emphasises that food security is critical to academic success and student wellbeing, not charity.
A dedicated team is developing sustainable food support initiatives and involving students in distribution to maintain dignity and accountability.
The university encourages other stakeholders to join the effort, reinforcing its commitment to social justice and student care.