News Bulletin of 2 October 2025, 7am

VUKA Group's Director of Mobility, Ben Pullen says the Smarter Mobility Africa Summit recognizes and honours those pioneering efficient and safe transportation solutions for Africa.
He made the opening address yesterday, at the Smarter Mobility Africa Summit, taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.
The summit aims to drive Africa's transition to a low-carbon mobility future, focusing on electric vehicles, clean public transport, charging infrastructure, and smart cities.
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South African researchers have created a tool to screen for dyslexia in isiXhosa-speaking children, helping with early detection of reading difficulties.
The pilot study, conducted across 3-Gauteng schools with 19 learners aged 6–10, successfully identified children at risk of dyslexia.
The tool combines a learner assessment, teacher checklist, and parent questionnaire.
Early detection allows for timely intervention during critical developmental years, helping prevent academic struggles and supporting children’s literacy in their home language.

The 11th edition of the Hollywood Foundation Iqhawe Week, a premier grassroots rugby development tournament, kicks off next week Monday and runs until Friday in Oudtshoorn.
This event brings together South Africa's top U-15 boys and girls rugby talent for a week of intense competition and development.
Since 2013, the Iqhawe Week has provided a crucial platform for aspiring rugby players from small, rural, and non-traditional schools to showcase their skills and participate in a high-level tournament.
The tournament is part of a larger development pipeline, where players progress from the SA Rugby Legends Vuka programme, to the Legends Cup and ultimately to Iqhawe Week, with many going on to achieve success in provincial rugby and Varsity Cup.