News Bulletin of 15 July 2025, 10am

The Mario Gomez Hip Hop Dance Academy was given a hero's welcome at OR Tambo International Airport yesterday after their triumphant return from the Dance World Cup in Spain.
The team delivered high-energy performances, winning gold in the street dance category and receiving an impressive total of 30 medals - 13 gold, 12 silver and 5 bronze.
Founder, Mario Gomez says he and the dancers were blown away by the judges' acknowledgement:
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The Wits University’s Centre for Deaf Studies will host the 25th International Congress on the Education of the Deaf in 2030.
This marks the first time the global event will be held in Africa, bringing together international experts and educators to advance Deaf Education.
Announced in Rome last Thursday this milestone event is set to promote research, training, and advocacy for inclusive education, ultimately uplifting Deaf communities.
Professor Claudine Storbeck hailed the announcement as a major achievement for South Africa, highlighting the Centre's leadership in Deaf Studies.

Sesame Workshop South Africa is calling on South Africans to put children first.
The non-profit organisation behind Takalani Sesame has worked tirelessly to promote early education, health and wellbeing through beloved characters, programmes and culturally relevant stories.
This year marks a significant milestone for the NPO as it celebrates 25-years of nurturing the minds and spirits of millions of South African children.
In a forward-focused move Sesame Workshop SA has announced a forward-focused partnership with the Basic Education Department aimed at driving early childhood development registration across the country.
Highlighting the urgency of their mission, the organisation's Managing Director Dr Onyinye Nwaneri pointed out that investing in South Africa’s children today paves the way for a stronger nation tomorrow.