News Bulletin of 26 June 2025, 4pm

In a heartening community effort, Afrika Tikkun and Discovery Vitality’s Give2Move initiative have donated the first pairs of running shoes to young beneficiaries in Diepsloot.
Aimed at youth aged 13 to 30, the initiative promotes physical activity as a way to unlock potential, dignity and opportunity.
Launched in February, Give2Move seeks to collect 100,000 pairs of new or gently worn sports shoes for disadvantaged communities nationwide.
Schools are encouraged to donate shoes by 15 August, with top contributors winning cash prizes to boost their wellness programmes.
The partnership highlights how collaboration between government, business and civil society can drive meaningful change.

The Department of Employment and Labour has partnered with Thekwini TVET College to help students register as job seekers on the ESSA platform.
The initiative aims to connect young people with job and training opportunities while offering career guidance and job-readiness support.
Officials say regular visits will ensure more students are added to the system and linked to recruiters and specialised training.
The college has welcomed the move, saying it supports efforts to align education with real-world industry needs.
Over 600 opportunities were pledged during a recent jobs fair at the Cato Manor Campus, marking a positive step in tackling youth unemployment.

Vuyolethu Sibiya from Ivory Park has won first place in the Civil Society category at the 2025 Free SA Young Leaders Awards.
The awards celebrate young South Africans making a difference in areas like education, entrepreneurship, and governance.
Sibiya, founder of the Kuzondlula Motivational Tour, focuses on youth development through motivational school visits, career guidance, and mentorship.
He describes the award as recognition of years of dedication to empowering young people and communities.
Nominated by supporters of his work, Sibiya was chosen through a process involving public voting and a panel of judges.