News Bulletin of 19 October 2025, 10am

South African universities are being transformed into engines of innovation through the Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education Programme.
The programme equips students with entrepreneurial skills and fosters innovation, creating socially conscious and sustainability-driven leaders.
Director of Entrepreneurship at Universities South Africa, doctor Edwell Gumbo, says supporting young innovators and embedding entrepreneurship into the very fabric of higher education is important:
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Residents of Alexandra will have access to free mammograms, pap smears, and prostate checks at the Alexandra Clinic.
The initiative, led by the Pink Drive in partnership with Primedia Cares, forms part of World Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
It aims to raise awareness about early detection and make vital health services more accessible.
In a community where resources are often limited, this outreach offers residents a chance to take charge of their health and wellbeing.

Growthpoint Properties has announced that it is investing R8 billion in Cape Winelands Airport precinct.
The property company, known for co-owning the V&A Waterfront, will co-develop and manage logistics, hospitality, and commercial assets within the site.
Once completed, the airport is expected to support over 100,000 jobs and operate largely on renewable energy.
Construction is expected to begin in 2026, with the first flights by 2028.