News Bulletin of 13 September 2025, 9am

The University of Pretoria’s JuniorTukkie division proudly marked its 20th anniversary with a vibrant campus activation, drawing students, staff and community members to celebrate two decades of impact.

The initiative has become one of the institution’s most impactful programmes, playing a pivotal role in preparing learners for academic and personal success.
Close to 10,000 students have participated in the programme since its inception.

The university says JuniorTukkie remains dedicated to fostering excellence and unlocking the full potential of the country’s youth.

Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has called on teachers to encourage more girls to pursue STEM subjects, opening doors for them in South Africa’s maritime sector.

Chikunga delivered a keynote address at the annual Maritime Stakeholder Dialogue, at the Nelson Mandela University in the Eastern Cape.

The event, organized by the South African International Maritime Institute, calls for the transformation and empowerment of women towards inclusive economic growth.

The City of Johannesburg will begin the second phase of the Lilian Ngoyi Street construction project in the CBD, following the completion of road repairs.

While the first phase focused on restoring the road, the second phase will concentrate on enhancing the precinct’s visual appeal.

The corridor was reopened to traffic yesterday, more than two years after it was damaged by an underground gas explosion.
The total cost of the project amounts to R192 million, covering both phases.