News Bulletin of 24 October 2025, 3pm

A community event in Zandspruit, Johannesburg, brought together seniors and people with disabilities with local service providers, government departments, and financial institutions. The programme aimed to provide support, information, and access to services for these groups.
Activities included a health talk, information sessions from banks and community organisations, and a project exhibition by seniors.
Attendees also enjoyed performances, snacks, and lunch.
Organisers from Absa, Nedbank, the Road Accident Fund, NICRO Soweto, Royalty Mobile Spa, the Gauteng provincial government, and the Honeydew Police Station Youth Desk engaged directly with participants, ensuring they had practical resources and guidance.

Investment pledges at the KwaZulu-Natal Investment Conference reached R100.1 billion, exceeding the province’s target by over R5 billion.
Projects ranging from R100 million to R20 billion are expected to create around 260,000 construction jobs and more than 60,000 permanent positions.
Key initiatives include the R20 billion Colenso power project, a R7 billion energy project in uMkhanyakude, and property developments across KwaDukuza, eThekwini, and Msunduzi.
Officials say the investments will support infrastructure, innovation, and inclusive development across the province.

Veterinary scientists have developed the first vaccine to protect elephants from a deadly virus that has claimed the lives of calves both in captivity and in the wild.
Elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus, or EEHV, has long been one of the leading causes of death among young elephants, with no cure available.
The new vaccine, created by researchers from the University of Surrey, Chester Zoo and the UK’s Animal and Plant Health Agency, has shown strong immune responses in early trials with no side effects.
Experts say the breakthrough marks a major step in protecting elephant populations and supporting global conservation efforts.