News Bulletin of 25 August 2025, 5pm

The University of Pretoria has reduced its carbon emissions by over 10 000 tonnes in 2024.
For the first time, Scope 3 emissions were included, covering everything from energy use and transport to waste and goods.
Smart campus technology tracks energy, water, and waste in real time, helping the university improve efficiency.
UP says it is committed to the Paris Climate Agreement and 2050 Net Zero goals, while creating a campus that serves as a living laboratory for sustainability.
Initiatives include switching to renewable energy, cutting single-use plastics, adding water refill points, and expanding indigenous gardens, showing UP’s leadership in environmental responsibility.

Former swimmer Tatjana Smith capped her career with two major wins at the South African Sport Awards in Sun City on Sunday.
The four-time Olympian, who retired after the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, was named Sportswoman of the Year and Sports Star of the Year, and also received a R500,000 cheque.
Cyclist Alan Hartherly was named Sportsman of the Year, while Para athletes Simoné Kruger and Mpumelelo Mhlongo took Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year with a Disability.
The 4x100m Men’s Team, Paris Olympic medalists, were awarded Team of the Year, marking the culmination of a journey that began at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
The 18th edition of the awards celebrated sporting excellence and the achievements of South Africa’s top athletes

Wang Tianyu, a 35-year-old construction company owner in Beijing, has been hailed as the “Bulldozer Hero” after rescuing dozens of people trapped by floodwaters.
Using his bulldozer, Wang ferried villagers from rooftops to safety and even carried firefighters and other rescue personnel to affected areas.
He worked nonstop for 13 hours, navigating three-foot-high waters, sometimes fearing his bulldozer would be washed away.
The floods were caused by an intense week of rain that dumped 40 percent of Beijing’s yearly average precipitation.
Images and videos of Wang’s efforts quickly went viral on Chinese social media, inspiring millions and highlighting the courage and resourcefulness of everyday heroes.