News Bulletin of 27 October 2025, 5pm

Learners at Bodubelo Primary School in Pretoria received a boost to their confidence and dignity through a sanitary pad donation from Time Square employees.
Staff members joined forces to collect hundreds of sanitary towels to help end period poverty and keep girls in class.
Their efforts were matched by management, bringing the total to 674 pads handed over to the school.
The initiative ensures that learners can focus on their studies without interruption or embarrassment, creating a lasting impact on education and self-esteem.

Survé Philanthropies and Cape Grand China have donated R50,000 in food and essential supplies to Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Unit at Milnerton Fire Station.
The gesture recognises the dedication and courage of frontline firefighters and disaster response teams.
The donation forms part of ongoing community upliftment initiatives by both organisations, including feeding schemes, children’s homes, and empowerment programmes.
Firefighters and officials from Milnerton and Bellville stations attended the event, which celebrated their service and highlighted the importance of community support and compassion.

Granville Energy has signed a US$1.1 billion deal with Mainstream Energy Solutions to develop Africa’s first 1 GW floating solar power plant at Kainji Dam in Nigeria.
The project will start with a 100 MW pilot phase before expanding to full capacity, making it the largest floating solar facility in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Granville will lead construction, while Mainstream Energy will purchase and distribute the electricity.
The initiative aims to boost energy security, create jobs, and support Africa’s decarbonisation targets.
Floating solar panels improve efficiency, reduce evaporation, and avoid using land needed for farming or housing.