News Bulletin of 24 November 2025, 1pm

Joburg will host The Black Hole Symphony on 27 and 29 November, an immersive production that blends live performance by the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra with science and large screen visuals.
The limited three show run is presented by Universe On Stage, a collaboration between a physicist and a pianist composer who aim to make complex cosmic concepts accessible through music.
Organisers expect strong audience interest in the production’s mix of storytelling, visuals and orchestral sound.

The family of late kiteboarder Graham Howes has kicked off a fundraising campaign to build a new NSRI rescue boat named in his honour.
The campaign ties in with the Red Bull King of the Air competition at Kite Beach, running from 22 November to 7 December, bringing the kiteboarding community together in support of lifesaving work.
The Graham Howes Rescue Craft will become part of the NSRI fleet, helping crews respond to emergencies along South Africa’s coasts.
The initiative celebrates Howes’ love of the sea while giving others a chance to stay safe on the water. Supporters can donate online through the NSRI website.

The COP30 climate summit, held in Belém, Brazil, and concluding on 22 November 2025, saw nations agree on voluntary measures to reduce carbon emissions and support adaptation to climate change.
The conference set a target to at least triple adaptation finance for developing countries by 2035, helping them protect economies from rising seas and other impacts.
For the first time, trade was included in the climate framework, with a three-year dialogue planned to address carbon-related trade issues.
Brazil launched the Tropical Forests Forever Facility, attracting $5.5 billion in pledges to reward countries that protect forests. Several nations also committed to cutting methane emissions in the fossil fuel sector, targeting near zero levels as a fast way to curb global warming.