News Bulletin of 28 August 2025, 3pm

Johannesburg Water has completed maintenance work at the Crosby pump station, bringing relief to several suburbs affected by outages.
Residents in areas such as Westbury, Westdene, Coronationville and Claremont experienced dry taps on Wednesday night while repairs were under way.
The utility says water supply is being restored, with high-lying areas expected to be the last to come back online.
Joburg Water adds that interventions are in place to stabilise the system and ensure fair distribution across the city.

The African Technical Universities and Polytechnics Association 2025 International Conference opened in Durban on Tuesday.
The gathering brought together universities, polytechnics and training institutions to place Technical and Vocational Education and Training at the centre of Africa’s development agenda.
Discussions highlighted how TVET can align education with industry needs, create jobs and drive sustainable growth across the continent.
South Africa showcased its own progress, from modernising curricula and expanding colleges to embedding digital and green skills into qualifications.
Delegates agreed that by empowering young people with practical skills, Africa can unlock its potential and position itself as a global leader in technology and development.

Spotify has introduced an in-app direct messaging tool, making it easier for users to share songs, podcasts and audiobooks without leaving the platform.
Launched this week, the feature is available in selected markets to both Free and Premium users aged 16 and above.
It allows people to send music and other content directly to contacts they have previously interacted with on Spotify, including playlist collaborators and Family or Duo plan members.
Users can also manage their privacy by opting out of receiving messages or filtering requests.
The development forms part of Spotify’s push to expand beyond music, with recent growth in podcasts, audiobooks and a premium tier expected later this year.