News Bulletin of 12 August 2025, 3pm

The Tshwane Tourism Association has revealed the finalists for the inaugural Tshwane Tourism Awards.
The awards aim to celebrate and elevate the tourism sector in South Africa’s capital by recognising businesses and individuals who excel in visitor experiences, community impact, and sustainable growth.
Finalists were evaluated on tourism excellence, community contribution, team culture, industry collaboration, and business growth.
Categories include Guesthouse, Tour Operator, Restaurant, Spa and Wellness, Lodge, Supplier, Education and Training, Hotel, Tourist Attraction, and Conference Venue of the Year.
Winners will be announced at a gala event on August 16 at Batter Boys Village in Pretoria, promising an evening of celebration and industry connection.

Hamish Lovemore has secured his second silver medal for South Africa at the World Games in Chengdu, China, after finishing runner-up in the long course event on Sunday.
This adds to the silver he won on Saturday, boosting Team SA’s tally at the multi-sport event for non-Olympic disciplines.
The 2024 Games feature around 5,000 athletes from 110 countries, with South Africa represented by 20 athletes in eight sports.
This marks the nation’s ninth consecutive appearance at the Games.

Researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) in Spain have reported that a new non-invasive ultrasound device, called Neosonics, identified meningitis in newborns and infants with about 94% accuracy in a recent international study.
The device uses high-frequency ultrasound through the baby’s open fontanelle to analyse cerebrospinal fluid, with a deep learning algorithm detecting signs of inflammation.
The study, published in the journal Pediatric Research, involved hospitals in Spain, Mozambique, and Morocco, and found that Neosonics correctly classified 17 out of 18 meningitis cases and 55 out of 58 controls without the infection.
Scientists say the findings point to a potential safer alternative to lumbar punctures for meningitis diagnosis in babies.