News Bulletin of 13 August 2025, 3pm

President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched the R4.8 billion System 5A Water Purification Plant at Rand Water’s Zuikerbosch Station in Vereeniging.
The facility will supply 600 million litres of clean water daily to millions in Gauteng and neighbouring provinces.
It is part of a long-term plan to secure water for South Africa’s economic hub, creating jobs and supporting local businesses.
Using advanced treatment processes, the plant boosts sustainable infrastructure, climate resilience, and clean water access for communities, industry, and agriculture.

The Recording Industry of South Africa will announce the nominees for the 31st South African Music Awards in a virtual event on 28 August.
The livestream will run from 6pm to 7pm on the awards’ official YouTube channel and social media platforms.
This year’s announcement, taking place during Women’s Month, aims to celebrate women’s contributions to music and society.
Since 1995, the SAMAs have honoured excellence in South African music while boosting cultural pride, tourism and industry growth.
The main ceremony will be held in November and will feature performances, tributes and presentations.

A Ghanaian skincare brand is turning heads by making products that are safe enough to eat.
Founded in 2014 by Violet Amoabeng, Skin Gourmet uses locally sourced ingredients like palm kernel, cocoa, hibiscus and shea butter to create scrubs, oils and balms that also work as food ingredients.
The award-winning company works with smallholder farmers, supporting local communities while exporting to more than 30 countries.
With the edible cosmetics market growing, Skin Gourmet is showing that beauty can be natural, eco-friendly and delicious while boosting Ghana’s economy and placing African-made products on the global stage.