News Bulletin of 18 August 2025, 5pm

As South Africa moves out of winter, temperatures are expected to rise across the country, with Gauteng warming up significantly by midweek.

Senior forecaster Tokelo Chiloane from the South African Weather Service said the Southern African meteorological winter will end by the end of August, making way for spring conditions and a gradual rise in temperatures.

While the coming week will be warmer than last, Chiloane noted that this shift is normal and that occasional cold spells could still occur.

However, any sudden drops in temperature are expected to be short-lived.

Phil Knight, co-founder of Nike, has made the largest charitable donation to an American university, gifting R36 billion to the Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health & Science University.

This donation will help the institute double in size, advancing groundbreaking cancer research and treatment.

The gift builds on the Knights’ previous R9 billion pledge that helped launch the Knight Cancer Challenge, which raised R18 billion for early cancer detection research.

The new donation will further expand diagnostic capabilities, integrate scientific discoveries with patient care, and provide critical support for cancer patients.

The Knights' vision is to revolutionize both cancer care and research, ultimately striving for a cure.