News Bulletin of 20 October 2025, 3pm

The University of Johannesburg has launched Africa’s first advanced Rescue Simulation Centre at its Doornfontein Campus.
The 3,000m² facility features a survival pool, helicopter and aircraft simulators, urban search and rescue tunnels, and trench rescue systems. It provides students and professionals with practical training in emergency response, bridging the gap between theory and real-world application.
The centre strengthens local skills, supports national preparedness, and prepares a new generation of rescue professionals.

The iGEMS programme in Nelson Mandela Bay has marked 10 years of guiding learners from high school through engineering careers, boasting a 100% employment record for graduates.
Founded in 2015 by the Unity in Africa Foundation, iGEMS provides support in maths, science, coding, life skills, and leadership before offering internships and university placements.
Over the decade, 27 students have graduated, equipped with technical and soft skills that make them highly sought after.
Director Berenice Rose says the programme continues to build futures locally.

New EU rules on political advertising came into effect on Friday, 10 October 2025, requiring all online political ads to clearly show who paid for them, the linked election, and the amounts spent.
Foreign funding of political ads in the EU is now banned.
The rules aim to protect voters from disinformation and foreign interference, ensuring greater transparency and trust in elections.
The Dutch parliamentary election on 29 October will be the first to operate fully under the new rules, marking a major step towards safer and more transparent elections across Europe.