News Bulletin of 14 July 2025, 3pm

The Wits Centre for Deaf Studies will host the 25th International Congress on the Education of the Deaf in 2030.
This global event, held every five years, brings together educators and experts to share research and improve learning for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
Director Professor Claudine Storbeck says hosting the congress is a milestone for Deaf Education in Africa and will help promote equal opportunities.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Zeblon Vilakazi adds that Wits is proud to welcome the world and that the Centre’s work is transforming lives through research and teaching.
For nearly 30 years, the Centre has led efforts to train teachers and develop South African Sign Language, making a real difference across the country.
This event marks a key step toward a more inclusive future where education unlocks opportunities for all Deaf learners.

Kamal CISCO, a Kuils River-based company, is showing how business can uplift communities through real, lasting impact.
The company supports projects like the Tinkies Feeding Scheme, where Jozeen Dreyer serves hundreds of hot meals each week to those in need.
They donated a gazebo and containers to help the scheme meet safety standards and even volunteered alongside the team.
Kamal CISCO also launched a rooftop solar project and partners with Kasselsvlei High School to give students hands-on training in renewable energy.
Their support extends to health care, funding cataract surgeries through the Gift of Sight Golf Day.
From food to clean energy and medical care, Kamal CISCO is helping build a brighter future in the Western Cape.

Dr Bradley Max Segal is one of five Africans featured in Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 Class of 2025.
A medical doctor, biomedical engineer, and data scientist, Segal uses advanced technology to improve healthcare in South Africa.
Graduating with distinction from Wits University, he is now a Rhodes Scholar researching AI applications in medicine at Oxford University.
His work bridges frontline clinical experience with scalable tech solutions, including co-founding Engage Mx, a platform tracking over 1.5 million patients.
Since its launch, Engage Mx has monitored millions of consultations and helped thousands of patients return to care.
Dr Segal’s innovation is reshaping how healthcare reaches and supports people, especially in resource-limited settings.