News Bulletin of 23 July 2025, 5pm

Arushaad Adriaanse is making headlines for his continued commitment to helping vulnerable communities in Sophiatown.
Recently, he has stepped up efforts to support the elderly during Johannesburg’s water crisis, providing essential aid to local old age homes.
He first gained attention during the Covid-19 pandemic when he started a soup kitchen to assist those facing food insecurity.
Adriaanse’s work also includes organising neighbourhood patrols to improve safety and cleanliness.
His dedication shows how local leadership is making a real difference in tough times.

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube marked Mandela Day in Mpumalanga with two key events.
At Boschrand Primary School, she handed over new classrooms built through a public-private partnership.
The new facilities will help ease overcrowding for 1400 learners.
Gwarube then visited Early Bird Daycare to promote early childhood development centre registration.
The department aims to register 10,000 centres by the end of 2025.
Deputy Minister Reginah Mhaule led a Mandela Day outreach in Gauteng, donating educational toys and books to local ECD centres.
The department said these activities reflect a strong commitment to improving education and honouring Mandela’s legacy.

After three years of community advocacy, a four-way stop has been installed at the intersection of Platina and Robyn roads in Fourways.
The new traffic measure aims to improve safety and ease traffic flow at this busy junction.
Ward 115 councillor Mark Van der Merwe thanked residents for their persistence in pushing for the upgrade.
Recent inspections showed that visibility issues made the intersection less safe, leading to the decision to add the stop signs.
The new four-way stop is expected to create a safer and more orderly crossing for motorists and pedestrians alike.
Van der Merwe encouraged drivers to respect the new signage to keep the area safe for everyone.