News Bulletin of 17 November 2025, 1pm

The South African government says preparations are on track for the G20 Leaders’ Summit taking place at Nasrec this weekend.
South Africa is hosting the bloc for the first time, marking the first African presidency of the G20.
Final meetings are underway, including the G20 sherpa sessions and a social summit that begins on Tuesday.
Government says it is ready for a successful week and wants South Africans to feel confident as the country leads this major global gathering.

The eThekwini Municipality is investing R2 million a year over the next three years to support the growth of the local film industry.
The funding will be provided through partnerships with non-profit film organisations, including Durban FilmMart Institute, Durban International Film Festival, and K-CAP KwaZulu-Natal African Film Festival.
The initiative aims to accelerate economic growth, create sustainable jobs, and promote audience engagement, while positioning Durban as a hub for local and international productions.
The Durban Film Office will oversee the projects, ensuring the funds are used for development programmes, events, and upskilling activities to foster a thriving and sustainable film industry.

Pope Leo the Fourteenth welcomed more than one hundred filmmakers and actors to the Vatican for an event celebrating cinema’s role in inspiring hope.
The gathering at the Apostolic Palace brought together stars from around the world, with the pope encouraging creators to tell stories that uplift people and help them see the world with new understanding.
He praised artists for their ability to recognise beauty even in difficult moments and urged them to keep exploring themes that matter to society.
The event also showed his strong appreciation for films that carry messages of resilience and humanity.