News Bulletin of 19 May 2025, 10am

The City of Johannesburg has announced that it is stepping up its meter verification efforts in several parts of Johannesburg throughout the month of May, as part of its billing optimisation project, which aims to enhance revenue collection.

The city’s group finance’s director for communications and stakeholder engagement, Kgamanyane Maphologela, says the project will not only lead to an improvement in service delivery but will also provide accurate utility management for its customers.

Hundreds of local and international farmers gathered at the biggest agricultural exhibition in Africa.

Farmers, agricultural professionals and enthusiasts gathered in Bothaville in the past week, for the 2025 Nampo Harvest Day.

With nearly 6 decades of rich history, the gathering has become a source of inspiration to emerging farmers and features extensive exhibition spaces and field demonstration areas.

The three-day event attracted over 24 thousand visitors, further cementing its status as the premier agricultural trade show in the Southern Hemisphere.

Cape Town's Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden has made the New York Times' list of the Top 25 Gardens in the World.

South Africa's Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Ministry's Thobile Zulu-Molobi,
says the honour is a testament to the dedication of the South African National Biodiversity Institute, whose tireless efforts ensure that the garden remains a global beacon of conservation and sustainability.