News Bulletin of 20 September 2025, 1pm

The DP World Lions Deaf Cricket team celebrated its 50th anniversary in the first week of September.
The team has stood as a symbol of inclusion in South African sport, since its founding in 1975.

DP World Lions Deaf Cricket representative Colin Venter described the event as a tribute to both the past and current generations of deaf cricketers, who continue to elevate the game.

The celebration featured acknowledgments of key stakeholders, recognition of players’ achievements, and a presentation on the history of Deaf Cricket in Johannesburg and beyond.

The City of Johannesburg has unveiled plans to spend R1.7 billion in the 2025/26 financial year on water infrastructure upgrades, as part of a R32.5 billion 10-year investment programme.

The plan focuses on major rehabilitation projects at the Brixton, Hurst Hill, and Crosby reservoirs, along with accelerated pipe replacement and efforts to reduce leaks and improve system reliability.

Johannesburg Water Board Chairperson, Dineo Majavu, says protecting water infrastructure is a shared responsibility.

The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber has announced that the new Electronic Travel Authorisation Visa will come into effect next month.

The ETA Visa is designed to digitize entry procedures and automate checks through artificial intelligence technologies, replacing outdated paper-based systems with a secure and efficient digital platform.

The Minister says the new system will speed up the process of applying for visas.