News Bulletin of 11 October 2025, 8am

Global giant Diageo South Africa in partnership with the University of Johannesburg, is expanding its reach with the support of the Youth Employment Service, YES4YOUTH.

Hospitality students in Johannesburg are set to gain invaluable work experience at some of the city’s top establishments, through the Learning for Life internship program.

The program is designed to equip students with essential practical skills and industry knowledge across tourism, hospitality, as well as food and beverage services.
The initiative will facilitate a one-year placement for 100 students in reputable hotel and culinary establishments.

SA Airlink is in the process of procuring ten new second-generation Embraer E2-195 jet aircraft, in a bid to expand its airline service domestically and across the continent.

The airline is procuring the jets through US-based aviation leasing company Azorra, which specialises in purchasing and leasing both new and pre-owned aircraft to airlines across the world.

The Senior Vice President at Embrayer, Stephan Hanneman, was in Brazil for the formal handover of the aircraft.

The Transnet National Ports Authority will be constructing a manganese loading facility that will make the Port of Ngqura a leading exporter of manganese ore across the globe.

The relocation of the current manganese facility from the Port of Port Elizabeth to Ngqura will increase the capacity from 5.5 to 16 million tonnes a year.
The Ngqura Container Terminal has been designed as a state-of-the-art transhipment hub, servicing traffic from the Far East, South America, East and West African markets.

The achievement solidifies National Ports Authority's status as a significant player in the global maritime industry.