News Bulletin of 13 December 2025, 11am

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2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa celebrate top digital creators in Johannesburg
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The 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa took place in Johannesburg on the 6th of December, recognising digital creators from across the region for their influence in culture, storytelling and online engagement.

Creators from Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Ghana and Tanzania were among those recognised on the night.

The Awards cemented the platform’s role as a catalyst for new voices, fresh perspectives and homegrown entertainment.
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Rassie Erasmus to host annual Christmas morning walk in Cape Town
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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will once again host his Christmas morning walk along the Cape Town coastline.

The event will take place for the second year following its success in 2024, where dozens of community members spent their Christmas morning on the beachfront.
The event became a moment of connection and unity for South Africans.

Fans in Cape Town will again have the chance to join Erasmus, continuing a growing tradition that combines fitness, social connection and a spirit of giving.

The 6km walk will begin on the 25th of December at 6am, at the Blouberg beachfront.
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University of Venda unveils multi-million-rand infrastructure project
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The University of Venda has launched a multi-million-rand infrastructure project aimed at transforming the institution's appeal and functionality.

This includes four projects to the total value of R600-million, consisting of a R200-million Faculty of Health Science building and a R70-million Advanced Nursing Science Simulation building.

Univen also spent over R170-million on the construction of a bridge and access road along the Punda Maria road, ensuring better accessibility into the institution.
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Afrika Tikkum launches digital skills hub in Diepsloot
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The new Afrika Tikkum Digital Skills hub in Diepsloot is opening doors to life changing opportunities.

The facility features 55 fully upgraded digital workstations where young people will gain access to courses in digital literacy, coding, website development, data analytics and digital marketing.

The initiative is a critical investment in preparing young people for a fast-changing, AI-driven economy.

The program directly supports national priorities, such as the youth employment intervention and the national digital and future skills strategy, positioning Diepsloot youth as active contributors to South Africa’s digital transformation agenda.
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