News Bulletin of 14 October 2025, 10am

This year’s Eskom Expo International Science Fair saw the awarding of 6-full bursaries worth five-million-rand, for studies in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
The fair brought together the brightest young scientists from across South Africa and various countries including Lesotho, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Ireland, India and Russia.
Winners of the full bursaries came from KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, and the Free State.
Meanwhile, engineering and technology giants Babcock International and Siemens Energy also awarded 6-full bursaries worth a combined 6.2-million-rand.

A group of committed individuals are preparing to walk 700 kilometres from Greenfields in Ekurhuleni to Durban next week Wednesday, to raise funds for a community skills centre.
The centre will provide practical skills training and work opportunities for young people in South Africa, responding to high unemployment rates.
The skills centre will start with sewing and baking classes.
There are currently over 60 athletes who will join the virtual run as part of the fundraising campaign.

The South African Qualifications Authority has marked 30 years of the National Qualifications Framework with a landmark international conference held at the Radisson Hotel in Johannesburg.
The NQF was created to provide clear pathways, to recognise learning and to enable mobility between education, training and work.
The South African Qualifications Authority's Chief Operating Officer, Dr Makhapha Makhafola:
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