News Bulletin of 20 November 2025, 1pm

Joburg will host the Global Citizen NOW summit on 21 November 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre, bringing together world leaders, investors, and activists.
The event will focus on unlocking Africa’s clean-energy potential and providing electricity to the 600 million people still without it.
High-profile participants include President Cyril Ramaphosa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Organisers aim to secure concrete commitments, with a goal of supplying clean energy to 10 million households by 2030.
The summit also seeks to connect policy discussions with the everyday lives of South Africans, ensuring outcomes benefit communities across the continent. Hugh Evans, the Co-Founder and CEO of Global Citizen, said the summit is focused on action.

Brand South Africa has teamed up with Netflix to spotlight the country’s creativity and cultural diversity ahead of the G20 summit.
The campaign features short videos and social media content that use Netflix’s global reach to share South Africa’s warmth, landscapes, and vibrant spirit.
It introduces a positive narrative that focuses on people, culture, and the nation’s unique energy.
Comedian Jason Goliath appears as the Minister of Enjoyment to add a fun and relatable touch.
The showcase is rolling out across Brand South Africa and Netflix’s social platforms, offering viewers a fresh look at the country.

Meta will remove all Australian users under 16 from Facebook and Instagram from 4 December as the country prepares to enforce one of the world’s toughest social media age restrictions.
The move comes ahead of new laws taking effect on 10 December that require platforms including TikTok to block under-16s or face heavy fines.
Meta has begun warning affected users and will restore accounts once they turn 16.
The policy affects about half a million young users and forms part of Australia’s broader push to create safer online spaces for children.