News Bulletin of 19 June 2025, 8am

The upcoming Youth Energy Summit will spotlight the critical role of young entrepreneurs in tackling South Africa’s energy and employment challenges. The forum will unpack youth participation in energy reform, with discussions on private sector involvement, skills development, bursaries and strategic partnerships. Independent Power Producer Mulilo's Seithati Bolipombo, speaks on the importance of the inclusion of South Africa's youth in energy reform.SOUND

The Smile Foundation hosted a transformative week of care at Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital from June 2-6.The initiative was dedicated to Dr Julian Collis, a renowned
prostho dontist whose decades of groundbreaking work has made a huge impact on South Africa’s oral and dental field. The Smile Week saw 23 children receive life-changing surgeries. What sets it apart is the powerful collaboration of medical teams from Gauteng, the Western Cape, and the Eastern Cape. Led by the renowned Professor Chrysis Sofianos, a multidisciplinary dream team of plastic surgeons, neurosurgeons, orthodontists, nurses, psychologists, and medical registrars gave their time, talent, and hearts to restore confidence and change the course of young lives.

The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile has officially approved the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in South Africa for restoration to Grade 1 status. This is a key milestone toward the potential return of Formula 1 racing to the African continent. The last Formula 1 Grand Prix held on African soil took place at Kyalami in 1993. That event concluded a series of races at the circuit, including notable wins by Williams drivers Nigel Mansell and Alain Prost. With the FIA’s green light, Kyalami has been granted a three-year window to complete necessary upgrades to meet current F1 standards. Key upgrades will include enhanced safety features such as expanded run-off zones, updated barrier and debris fencing systems, and improved drainage infrastructure.