News Bulletin of 27 May 2025, 7am

Renowned acappella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo will headline the MTN Bushfire Festival from 30 May to 1 June in eSwatini’s scenic Malkerns Valley. Musical heavyweights Thandiswa Mazwai, Nduduzo Makhathini, and Mozambican band 340ml, will be performing. The six-stage festival blends global sounds, dance, jazz, and DJ culture with vibrant local talent. The festival will include cultural parades, eco-conscious zones, and family-friendly activities. Bushfire 2025 promises an unforgettable celebration of unity, diversity, and creative expression.

The City of Tshwane is set to recruit 200 new metro police officers, marking its first large-scale hiring effort since 2015. Mayor Nasiphi Moya announced the initiative, aiming to bolster law enforcement presence and improve public safety. Applicants must meet strict criteria, including passing a fitness test and holding a valid Code B driver's license.With a growing need for improved policing, TMPD is calling on qualified individuals to seize this opportunity. The recruitment process is expected to be competitive, emphasising discipline, physical fitness, and commitment to community service.

South Africa has won a gold medal at the Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show in London—its 39th gold in 44 years. Designed by Leon Kluge, this year’s garden celebrated the meeting of the Indian and Atlantic oceans, using more than 25,000 stems of fynbos and other indigenous plants. On top of the gold, South Africa also took home the Lawrence Medal, awarded to the best floral exhibit across all RHS shows for the year. The garden will be rebuilt in Stanford in the Western Cape, giving South Africans a chance to enjoy the award-winning display at home.