News Bulletin of 13 November 2025, 6am

As global leaders prepare to convene for the G20 Summit in Johannesburg later this month, business leaders have been challenged to not only participate in the global conversations, but to help define them.
This came up at last week's 2025 South African Future Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre which brought together entrepreneurs, small‑business owners, investors, and industry leaders to discuss how entrepreneurship can drive economic transformation
The summit coincided with the SA Future Trust Summit and the upcoming G20 World Leaders’ Summit in the country.
The SA Future Trust Summit CEO Nico Jacobs says the G20 meeting in South Africa makes political talks important for small businesses to reimagine global trade:
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Steyn City Foundation’s 14th “Delivering Happiness to Diepsloot” campaign gave 14 000 children from seven primary schools locally made backpacks with snacks, stationery, lunchboxes and water bottles.
At Reshomile Primary, volunteers planted trees, served meals and handed out gifts.
The initiative also highlights the foundation’s Growzone project, which supplies fresh vegetables to local early‑childhood centres all year.

Residents of Aurora in the Western Cape are breathing a sigh of relief after the Gift of the Givers Foundation delivered emergency five‑litre bottles of fresh water, ending over five days without clean drinking water.
Gift of the Givers moved quickly to provide relief, especially for elderly and vulnerable residents.
The organisation says it remains committed to supporting marginalised communities, providing basic needs, disaster relief, and long-term aid wherever it’s needed most.
Those wishing to contribute or get involved in their ongoing humanitarian efforts can visit their official website for more information.