News Bulletin of 14 May 2025, 8am

The streets of Soweto came alive this past weekend as scores of young people showed off their customised BMX bicycles. This cycling subculture was born out of the more commonly known car “stance” culture. Vehicle owners spend time and money customising their cars with specialised paint jobs, flashy wheels and loud sound systems. Participants in the BMX subculture, most of whom are teenagers, are often seen cruising around Soweto on their unique and flashy bikes. Bicycle meetups often draw crowds with hundreds of people from different townships who come to compete to see who has the best-looking bicycle.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to the success of the G20 Presidency and the African Continental Free Trade Area.The President says South Africa is excited and privileged as a country to be heading the G20 for the first time on the continent.Ramaphosa was speaking during the Presidential Panel at the 2025 Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, in Côte d’Ivoire. SOUND

Princess Kate has called nature her "sanctuary" in a touching new video shared for Mental Health Awareness Week. The video, posted on Instagram, shows the princess and Prince William during a recent trip to the Isle of Mull in Scotland. It features beautiful scenes of nature and landscapes. Kate talks about how nature can help people heal, grow, and feel more connected. The Princess also shares that nature helped her through a difficult year, including her cancer journey. She recently revealed that her treatment is now complete and thanked the public for their support.