News Bulletin of 2 July 2025, 11am

A groundbreaking initiative is underway in Johannesburg driven by the Joburg Smart City Office in partnership with Wits University.
The Smart City Innovation Challenge, launched in 2020, empowers residents to become the architects of their own urban future.
The challenge invites residents, small business owners, students, and City employees to submit innovative ideas addressing pressing issues such as traffic congestion, waste management, housing and digital inclusion.
The City is hosting a series of workshops and town hall meetings across various locations, including Soweto and Sandton to equip residents with the knowledge and skills needed to turn their ideas into tangible solutions.
The most promising ideas will be recognized and rewarded with essential funding, mentorship and the opportunity to pilot their projects in real-life city settings.

Joburg Water says water tankers have been made available to all areas affected by infrastructure maintenance work.
The maintenance which started on Monday and is expected to be completed today affects major bulk water supply systems in the region, which supply water across the City of Johannesburg.
Affected Johannesburg water systems include, Soweto, Randburg, Roodepoort, Lenasia, Crown Garderns and the Commando system which includes Brixton, Hursthill, Crosby and Naturena.

New International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry has officially been inaugurated as head of the IOC last week.
Coventry made sporting history by being elected president of the IOC at its General Assembly in March.
The Zimbabwean Olympic swimming champion became the first woman and the first person from Africa to hold the top job at the organisation.
Zimbabwe Olympic Committee President Thabani Gonye says as a former Olympic medalist and chair of the athletes commission Coventry is expected to draw from her experiences to push for the improved welfare of sports people:
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