News Bulletin of 20 December 2025, 11am

Fourways enterpreneur Santiago Andrew has transformed the matric dance tradition into a powerful national platform, that celebrates South Africa’s brightest young minds.

Through the Met Gala for Matriculants initiative, the business man has created a stage where South Africa’s youth are not only celebrated for completing school but also recognised for their resilience, creativity, and leadership, redefining how the country honors its youth.

The gala brought together matriculants from across South Africa to the Sandton Hotel for an unforgettable evening that celebrated identity, courage and bold self-expression the occasion served as a meaningful tribute to the strength and promise of a new generation that is ready to shape the nation’s future.

South African National Parks has urged day visitors to the Kruger National Park to book online during the festive season, as gate quotas will be in place to prevent overcrowding.

Visitors must arrive within their time slots, pay applicable fees, and ensure vehicles have valid license plates.
SANParks spokesperson Reynold Thakhuli says rangers, police, and the South African National Defence Force will be on duty to maintain safety.

The City of Johannesburg, through the Johannesburg Art Gallery hosted the Sugar Coats exhibition by acclaimed Zimbabwean artist Gresham Tapiwa Nyaunde earlier this month.

With a career spanning over 15 years, Nyaunde’s work is recognised for its bold social commentary and unwavering artistic integrity, earning him international recognition, including participation in the New Museum Triennial and exhibitions at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art.

The MMC for Community Development, Cllr Tebogo Nkokou, says the City is proud to champion emerging and established artists who use art as a tool to challenge perspectives and inspire social change.