News Bulletin of 2 October 2025, 3pm

A new R28 million digital hub has been launched at the South West Gauteng College in Dobsonville, Soweto, to prepare students for careers in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
The project, led by FASSET in partnership with the Department of Higher Education and Training, will train 800 learners over the next two years in fields such as cybersecurity, coding, data analytics, cloud computing and artificial intelligence.
Sixty lecturers will also be upskilled to deliver these courses both in person and online, ensuring wider access to digital learning.
FASSET says the initiative aims to bridge the digital divide, empower township communities and create pathways into South Africa’s growing digital economy.

South African actress Amamkele Qamata is embracing a new chapter as the face of L’Oréal Paris for sub-Saharan Africa.
The Gomora and Blood & Water star recently made her international runway debut at the brand’s Le Défilé fashion show in Paris, standing alongside some of the world’s most celebrated women.
Her appointment was celebrated in Johannesburg, where she spoke about using her platform to inspire confidence, resilience and sisterhood.
Qamata’s journey from screen star to global beauty ambassador highlights South African talent on the world stage and brings a message of empowerment to women across the continent.

The AfriCAT project, led by Dr Bianca Moffett at the SAMRC/Wits-Agincourt Unit, has won the Mental Health Data Prize Africa for its innovative approach to adolescent mental health.
AfriCAT uses Computerised Adaptive Testing to assess depression and anxiety, tailoring questions to each individual to provide accurate results efficiently. The tool is designed to help frontline healthcare workers, educators and policymakers identify those most in need of support.
Co-designed with adolescents, caregivers and professionals in South Africa and Kenya, AfriCAT ensures that the tool is both user-friendly and relevant to local contexts.
By winning the prize, AfriCAT is set to advance data-driven, scalable mental health solutions, bridging the treatment gap for young people across the continent.