News Bulletin of 21 October 2025, 8am

The Sandton Community Police Forum, in partnership with local security companies and the SAPS has launched a public awareness campaign to combat growing incidents of crime in the area.
The initiative, which kicked off on Saturday at Bryanston Shopping Centre and Hobart Grove Centre, aims to educate residents and business owners on the importance of vigilance and information-sharing in fighting crime.
Sandton CPF Public Relations Officer, Roshan Byjnal says the campaign focuses on addressing specific crime trends, including theft out of motor vehicles and cellphone snatching.
Byjnal emphasizes that fighting crime requires engagement and information-sharing, not just policing.

The City of Johannesburg is urging all informal traders across the metro to apply for permits that will allow them to operate in designated trading areas.
The city is taking proactive steps to regulate the informal trading sector, introducing a new programme to enhance cleanliness and order in the CBD
Traders who have been operating in undesignated areas have recently been removed, a move that has sparked significant backlash.
Speaking at a media briefing on Monday, Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero announced the rollout of the informal traders’ registration process:
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9-year-old Desmond Koolen has won 32 medals at the South African Championships of Performing Arts.
Representing Gauteng, he excelled in acting, vocals, modeling, and dance, taking home 5 gold, 11 silver and 6 bronze medals in solo categories, and 12 more in group events.
Desi also secured the Overall Acting Award and two group overall awards.
This impressive achievement earns him a spot to represent South Africa internationally next year.
Koolen is no stranger to making South Africans smile, having gone viral with his "I Feel Good" performance, charmed the Springboks, and performed with top South African talent.