News Bulletin of 2 December 2025, 12pm

The Smile Foundation and Avela Foundation are giving young burn survivors a reason to smile again.
Through their partnership, supported by Umatter, children receive life-changing laser therapy at Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital every Friday.
This innovative treatment uses advanced fractional laser technology to soften and reshape thick scar tissue, easing pain and improving mobility.
The treatment restores confidence, movement, and joy to young burn survivors, going beyond just a medical procedure.
One parent, Tebogo Motukisi, was so inspired by the programme that she is now involved with the Smile Foundation and Umatter, offering guidance and emotional support to other families navigating similar journeys.

The City of Johannesburg says the weekend’s Soweto Marathon was a huge success, attracting 18-thousand runners from countries including South Africa, Kenya, France and Zambia.
Lesotho’s Joseph Seutloali won the men’s race, becoming the second athlete to win both the Two Oceans Marathon and the Soweto Marathon in the same year.
Margaret Jepchumba from Kenya became the 16th different women’s winner.
Mayor Dada Morero says the marathon’s continued growth signals global confidence in Soweto’s capacity and infrastructure to host major events.

Nigeria’s short video skit industry has grown into a multimillion-dollar digital economy, creating jobs and brand opportunities for young creators.
Platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram are helping skit makers monetize content and contribute to the wider creative sector.
Experts expect the industry to expand rapidly as more creators gain skills and audiences continue to grow.
Entertainment and Digital Industry Expert Chibuzo Okechukwu says the low cost entry helps more Nigerian creatives are tapping into the digital economy:
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