News Bulletin of 2 November 2025, 11am

The e-Mobility Energy Drive has been launched to test electric vehicles for long-distance travel in South Africa.
The Energy Drive which started over the weekend concluded at the Uyilo e-Mobility Innovation Summit in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, last week.
The summit celebrated Transport Month and showcases SA's sustainable mobility progress.
The initiative is a collaboration between government and private sector partners, aiming to promote clean mobility and a greener transport sector.

South African airline Airlink has announced the launch of a new route from Johannesburg-Zanzibar in June 2026, with tickets now available for purchase.
The Tanzanian island has seen a steady increase in visitor numbers from South Africa in recent years.
The airline will operate its Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, which accomodates up to 136 passengers, on a twice-weekly schedule.
The schedule allows passengers from across South Africa and the SADC region to connect via Johannesburg, while facilitating onward connections on partner airlines globally.

Residents of Diepsloot gathered last week for a spirited aerobics session in support of breast cancer awareness.
The event, hosted by Region A Sports and Recreation and the Sedumedi Hope Foundation, drew a crowd of fitness enthusiasts and community members.
Led by Coach Mavis, participants moved to the rhythm, promoting the importance of staying active and health-conscious in prevention and early detection.
Mandla Mahlangu, Deputy Director for Region A, praised the partnership and community turnout, emphasizing the event's message of hope, awareness, and unity.