News Bulletin of 16 September 2026, 2pm

The University of Pretoria’s Degrees Delivered campaign has raised more than R11 million to help graduates who have completed their studies but cannot access their degree certificates because of historical student debt.
The three year campaign aims to raise R50 million and help about 1,500 graduates unlock their qualifications for employment, further study and professional registration.
So far, close to 200 degrees have been delivered, with support from donors, alumni, companies and other partners.

The fourth Africa Green Hydrogen Summit is underway in Cape Town, bringing together government, investors and industry leaders to discuss how to turn green hydrogen plans into actual projects.
South Africa has announced six projects that will receive priority support under the first wave of its national green hydrogen programme.
Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says the sector is growing, with the aim of helping South Africa achieve net zero emissions.

Pretoria teacher Simoné van Niekerk is inspiring people after refusing to give up on a learner she has taught for six years.
She says she has always believed a child should not be judged on what they can do before being given a chance.
The learner, who has severe intellectual disabilities, now helps her pack food parcels every Friday, counting bags and measuring the correct quantities.
Van Niekerk says watching him do this makes her incredibly proud and shows what patience, opportunity and encouragement can achieve.