News Bulletin of 25 June 2025, 7am

Nhlakanipho Masuku, founder of the fashion brand Sheshu Xabange — which means “Think Fast” — is on a mission to change perceptions of African print through innovative design. Growing up in Roodepoort, Masuku learned the art of sewing from his mother, who taught him to create garments from scratch. This early exposure ignited a lasting passion for fashion. After completing his studies at Allen Glen High School, Masuku launched Sheshu Xabange in 2018. His brand has gained recognition with showcases at Soweto and Newton Fashion Week. Masuku hopes to one day present his collections on the global stage, at fashion weeks in New York, Paris, and Milan.

Thirty years after Nelson Mandela handed the Webb Ellis Cup to the first Springbok captain, SA Rugby and Nike have unveiled a new jersey that blends heritage with innovation. The 2025 Springbok kit keeps the classic green and gold but adds a collar inspired by the King Protea, South Africa’s national flower. Inside, four stars mark the team’s World Cup wins, alongside the words “Forever Green Forever Gold.”Designed for both style and performance, the jersey features Nike’s latest lightweight, breathable, and flexible materials—built to keep players cool under pressure.

The Shanghai resort which will be hosting the world's biggest Legoland is the first in China. Lego sections include Ninjago, Lego Friends and Monkie Kid lands, in which classic Lego pieces are brought to life and supersized. The Miniland creations took 168,000 hours to complete, using more than 20 million bricks. Lego, the Danish family-owned toymaker that produces the bricks, is a familiar name in China where it has more than 400 stores.SOUND