News Bulletin of 13 September 2025, 8am

The Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi launched the second phase of the mass recruitment Nasi Ispani initiative in Katlehong on Thursday which aims to create 45 000 skills development jobs within the next two months.

Successful applicants will receive training and employment in fields such as plumbing, construction, electrical work and the automotive sector.

The Initiative will specifically target youth who are not in employment, education or training

South Africa’s agricultural sector has continued its robust performance in the second quarter of 2025 showing a 2.8% quarter-on-quarter increase and a 0.1 percentage point contribution to overall SA GDP growth.

Meanwhile, the latest outlook indicates better seasonal production conditions for the 2025/26 crop season with the La Nina weather pattern back in the forecast.

The South African National Parks has announced the official start of the 2025 wildflower season at the West Coast National Park in the Western Cape.

The Postberg section of the park will be open to the public until the 30th of September, offering visitors a rare and unforgettable opportunity to experience the region’s seasonal blooms.

Park authorities have also reported an increase in visitors compared to last year and say over 23,000 people have visited the park since the 15th of August.