News Bulletin of 26 June 2025, 5pm

The City of Tshwane’s Section 79 Utility Services Committee says it’s pleased with the progress made in refurbishing the Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The plant, once linked to unsafe water in Hammanskraal, is now showing signs of improvement in water quality and compliance.
Committee chairperson Flora Monama says Phase 1A of the project was completed on time, and Phase 1B began in April, focusing on civil works.
She adds that ongoing monitoring and progress reports confirm efforts to meet national water standards.
The committee says it remains committed to ensuring quality service delivery for residents and will conduct a site visit in the next financial year.

History has been made as Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry becomes the first African — and the first woman — to lead the International Olympic Committee.
The former Olympic swimmer officially took office at a ceremony in Lausanne, marking a powerful moment not only for Southern Africa, but for global sport.
The three-time Olympian is Africa’s most decorated athlete, with seven medals to her name, and has gone on to serve in leadership roles in sport and government.
The IOC says Coventry’s appointment signals a new era of unity and inclusion. She has committed to leading with purpose, community spirit, and heart.
Her rise has inspired celebration across the region and represents a breakthrough for young athletes, women in leadership, and the African continent on the world stage

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.