News Bulletin of 18 July 2025, 7am

The City of Johannesburg is hosting various activities across its regions to celebrate International Mandela Day today.
Institutions and individuals from diverse backgrounds are uniting to honor Nelson Mandela's legacy by contributing their time and resources to charitable causes.
The activities include; soup outreach, donations to under-resourced EDC establishments, and community clean-up initiatives.
The Soweto Night Out will also host its annual night walking tour through Soweto, honoring Madiba's legacy and the upcoming 50th anniversary of the 1976 Student Uprising.
Founder Nomsa Mazwai says the event celebrates resilience and history through community, culture, and storytelling:
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Curro Bryanston Preschool has launched an innovative initiative to reduce waste and promote sustainability.
The school is repurposing brown paper delivery bags into durable, eco-friendly art paper for classroom use.
By collecting bags from online grocery deliveries and transforming them into a unique art material, the preschool is teaching students about creative reuse and environmental responsibility.
The initiative aligns with the school's Curiosity Approach and promotes eco-conscious learning.

International sailor and maritime trailblazer Nqoba Mswazi has launched MH Performance Sailing, a bold initiative aimed at nurturing the next generation of South African sailors.
The programme marks a significant turning point for the sport of sailing in the country, with a mission rooted in transformation, development and inclusivity.
The initiative will focus on identifying talented young sailors from historically marginalised communities, equipping them with world-class coaching, resources and mentorship.
The programme is expected to roll out in key coastal areas including Durban, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, where sailing culture is already present but not fully inclusive.