News Bulletin of 12 September 2025, 10am

Johannesburg's Park-and-Ride Master Plan will create parking facilities linked to public transport across the city.
Last month the Johannesburg Development Agency announced that it has embarked on the Park-and-Ride Master Plan project to reduce traffic and ensure better experiences for commuters.
The Park-and-Ride method was usually used for concerts or sports events that attract hundreds of people, however, the city is now considering it as a permanent feature.
Under the plan, private car users would park at designated areas located near public transport hubs and then complete their journeys using public transport.

South Africa's mining production rose 4.4% year-on-year in July, driven by significant growth in iron ore and platinum group metals production.
Principal Survey Statistician, Juan-Pierre Terblanche, says iron ore and platinum group metals drove growth, with increases of 12.2-percent and 6.2-percent respectively.
He says the mining sector saw mixed results, with diamonds, chromium ore, and coal contributing positively, while gold, manganese ore, copper, and nickel production declined:
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South Africa’s Tyler Jacobs has made history by claiming the bronze medal in the Under-23 Women's Short Track race at the 2025 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Switzerland.
This achievement marks the first-ever XCC World Championship medal for a South African female cyclist.
During the 8-lap final, Tyler Jacobs positioned herself in the lead pack from the start, showing her tactical skills and racing determination.
Despite a fierce battle for the top spots, Jacobs secured third place, finishing with a time of 20-minutes, 18-seconds.