News Bulletin of 20 July 2025, 9am

University of Johannesburg’s Community Engagement Unit marked Mandela Day by mobilizing hundreds of volunteers across faculties for acts of service under the theme: “It’s still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity.
Activities included hospital clean-ups, road marking, solar panel cleaning, and educational outreach. Staff and students also supported donation drives and prepared for the Mandela Day Walk & Run yesterday.
UJ urged continued action through its 200+ community projects, emphasizing Mandela’s values of dignity, ubuntu, and social justice.

Wits University awarded honorary Doctor of Commerce degrees to Mavuso Msimang and Kaizer Motaung on 15 July 2025 during its July graduations. Msimang, a respected public servant and anti-apartheid activist, is known for his moral leadership and fight against corruption. Motaung, a celebrated footballer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, has played a key role in South African sport and youth development. Vice-Chancellor Prof Zeblon Vilakazi praised both as leaders of change and welcomed them into the Wits community.

Lanseria Airport hosted the Mandela Day Career Expo, where 400 learners received career guidance from top industry experts.
The event, held in partnership with various industry stakeholders, aimed to expose learners to diverse career paths within the aviation landscape and provide them with practical guidance from leading professionals and Industry experts from engineering, finance and logistics.
The Lanseria International Airport's Human Resources Manager, Boniwe Dunster, emphasized the importance of investing in youth as a key driver for sustainable development and inclusive economic growth.