News Bulletin of 16 October 2025, 3pm

Fourways High School has made history by winning its first CricFest title after a series of strong performances culminated in a convincing final victory over Crawford International Sandton.
The tournament, hosted by Fourways High, featured teams from across the region, including Greenside High, Beaulieu College, and St Peter’s College.
Key players such as Craig Pienaar, Ben Lottering, and Seleka Tau delivered standout performances, with Ben named Bowler of the Tournament.
The team’s victory marks a memorable milestone and celebrates teamwork, skill, and dedication on and off the field.

A new South African platform, iZinga Assist, is helping donors give with confidence by verifying and rating non-profit organisations.
The digital system ensures that contributions go to transparent and impactful causes, addressing concerns about accountability in the sector.
Co-founder Derek Lubner says the platform supports sustainable and trustworthy organisations while also offering tools to help NPOs improve their business, marketing, and financial management.
With over 3,000 non-profits nationwide, iZinga Assist aims to strengthen trust and boost giving across the country.

Researchers at the University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates have patented a method that transforms spent coffee grounds and plastic waste into activated carbon capable of capturing carbon dioxide from industrial emissions.
The process combines coffee, PET plastic, and potassium hydroxide, trapping carbon at lower temperatures than conventional methods.
By repurposing abundant waste streams, the innovation could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support efforts to tackle climate change.