News Bulletin of 17 September 2025, 4pm

Learners at the Philip Kushlick School in Diepkloof are gaining skills and confidence through a thriving food garden.
The project is part of the EduPlant programme, a national initiative run by Food and Trees for Africa to boost food security and nutrition in schools.
The garden gives learners with special needs hands-on experience in growing food while improving their health and supporting classroom learning.
Younger pupils benefit through therapy and sensory activities, while older learners develop skills in sustainability and agriculture that can open career opportunities.
Parents are also inspired to start gardens at home, extending the impact into the wider community. Supported by Tiger Brands and the Gauteng Agriculture Department, the project is helping build resilience, purpose and healthier futures for the learners.

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille showcased South Africa’s tourism potential during the G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting in Mpumalanga over the weekend.
The event followed the Tourism Investment Summit in Cape Town last week, where global leaders and investors explored opportunities to strengthen the sector.
De Lille unveiled eight investment-ready projects worth nearly R1 billion, aimed at creating jobs and boosting communities. Ministers also adopted a roadmap focusing on digital innovation, financing, air connectivity and resilience.
The outcomes position South Africa not only as a world-class destination but also as a gateway to Africa’s growing tourism opportunities.

in the Usa,Pittsburgh-based 412 Food Rescue has transformed 250 million pounds of donated food into 57 million meals, diverting it from waste and helping communities in need.
Volunteers use a DoorDash-style app called Food Rescue Hero to collect items nearing expiration or unsellable for aesthetic reasons and deliver them to nonprofit kitchens.
Since its start in the late 2010s, the initiative has grown nationwide, now partnering with organisations in states including California, New York and Texas.
In 2024 alone, tens of millions of pounds of food were rescued, preventing an estimated 102 million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions, which is equivalent to taking over 4,000 cars off the road for a year.