News Bulletin of 24 June 2025, 5pm

As temperatures drop in Gauteng, the 67 Minutes Nelson Mandela team brought warmth and hope to Ikholwa Hope for Our Children’s Home with a donation of 40 colourful blankets on June 10.
These blankets were crafted by the 67 Blankets KnitWits, volunteers who contributed to the world’s largest blanket unveiled earlier this year.
Although the children were at school, the home’s staff received the blankets with deep gratitude. Ikholwa cares for 16 vulnerable children aged four to sixteen, providing a family-like environment with housemothers and assistants.
General Manager Louise Barry-Taylor said the blankets would bring comfort, especially during cold evenings.

Maurice Edelson, a South African-born businessman, is transforming his childhood trauma into hope on a 100,000km solo bike ride from the UK to Cape Town called ‘Unspoken to Unbroken.’
Raised in a culture where vulnerability was hidden, Maurice buried his pain for years while building a successful life abroad.

Now, since June, he’s cycling through towns and villages, meeting people and sparking honest conversations about trauma, healing, and the power of speaking out.
His journey, shared on social media, is inspiring communities and encouraging others to break their silence.
Maurice proves that confronting pain can bring courage, connection, and new beginnings.

The University of Johannesburg has once again topped the charts in Africa for its commitment to sustainable development.
In the 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, released on 18 June, UJ climbed to 23rd globally — its highest-ever position out of 2,318 institutions.
The university ranks in the global top 100 for ten UN Sustainable Development Goals, including second in the world for No Poverty.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi says the results reflect UJ’s mission to drive societal change through innovation, equity, and impactful partnerships.