News Bulletin of 2 June 2025, 9am

Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, has been inducted into the International Women’s Forum Hall of Fame. The honour was announced during the World Leadership Conference in Seattle, Washington, which brought together 8,500 women leaders from 35 countries. The prestigious recognition celebrates her contributions to advancing women’s leadership globally and her impactful work in philanthropy, health, and education through the Motsepe Foundation. Dr Moloi-Motsepe continues to inspire progress and inclusion on the world stage and has thi to say: SOUND

ORT Jet hosted a workshop last month at Sasfin in Sandton with communication expert Nadia Bilchik. In her session Great Conversations Start Here, Bilchik shared practical tips on connection, confidence, and collaboration. A standout was her “past, present, and future” conversation model, encouraging genuine interest in others. Participants left feeling inspired and equipped with new tools for meaningful networking. Nadia says great conversations start with genuine interest, an open heart, and a willingness to listen. ORT Jet continues to support local entrepreneurs with impactful events like this.

British actor and comedian Ricky Gervais has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Gervais said he was "humbled" and that his success was a mix of "luck, persistence, and a little bit of pushing against the tide". Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez said she always knew they needed a comedian's touch on the famed sidewalk. Gervais is well known for creating and starring in the BBC Two comedy The Office and, more recently, the comedy drama After Life on Netflix.