News Bulletin of 25 December 2025, 7am

Local businesses and organisations in Alveda Park, south of Johannesburg, have joined forces to support underprivileged families in the community.
FresH2O Water Shop, Mokgatla Scholar Transport, Amukelani Holdings and WOMan NPO are running food and gift drives to help families in need.
In several neighbourhoods, residents donated groceries, toys and essentials, ensuring households had something on the table on Christmas Day.
Organisers say the support helped ease pressure on struggling families and showed the power of community action.

The Pan South African Language Board, in partnership with Focal Points, has named “G20” as South Africa’s Word of the Year 2025, reflecting the country’s hosting of the G20 summit.
The social media word of the year is “Valid“, popular among Gen Z.
The South African Sign Language sign of the year is the SASL sign for “I Love You,” highlighting cultural and social trends.

The small town of Hoedspruit in Limpopo, is experiencing a significant increase in international and domestic tourists.
The recent launch of a FlySafair route between Cape Town and Hoedspruit is expected to strengthen domestic connectivity and further boost travel to the area.
The festive season is in full swing, with safaris and hotels in the region experiencing high demand for bookings, boosting the local economy and creating more job opportunities.
Maruleng Municipality Mayor Tsheko Mosulwa elaborates:
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