News Bulletin of 22 May 2025, 6pm

Thembalethu Development is helping young people in Alexandra, Gauteng, learn new skills through its Bank Seta programme.
On May 6 , new participants met at Alexandra Police Station to sign contracts before the programme starts in about four weeks.
Many have already been part of the Social Employment Fund (SEF), a two-year course that prepares them for jobs, further studies, or starting their own businesses .
According to project coordinator Muhammed Gadimang, the programme helps young people find clear career paths and fight unemployment .

TikTok and SoundCloud have announced a new partnership that will let users save songs discovered on TikTok straight to their SoundCloud accounts using the Add to Music App feature. This move makes it easier for fans to go from discovering a song to streaming it fully.

SoundCloud, known for championing emerging artists, says the integration will help turn casual listeners into dedicated fans. At the same time, SoundCloud has launched a "Move Your Music" tool, letting users transfer playlists from other platforms.

Both companies say the partnership is designed to help up-and-coming artists grow and make music discovery more seamless for fans.

Thami Mazibuko, owner of the Soweto Book Café in Zondi, Soweto, has grown his collection to over 10,000 books. What started with small donations expanded significantly after the family of the late scientist John Crawford donated his entire book collection.
The café has become much more than a bookstore — it’s now a library, learning hub, and safe space where schoolchildren come to read, do homework, and play games like chess. Mazibuko also helps visitors develop reading and digital skills.
Once considered a dangerous area, Zondi has seen positive change because of the café, which hosts book fairs, festivals, and workshops.
Mazibuko hopes to secure funding to keep this vital cultural space thriving for the community.