News Bulletin of 28 May 2025, 3pm

Nando’s co-founder Robbie Brozin is rolling up his sleeves to help fix Johannesburg — and he’s doing it through action.
He’s behind Jozi My Jozi, a movement that funds local artists, cleans up public spaces, and builds community pride.
He also co-founded Goodbye Malaria, a cross-border initiative that creates jobs by training workers to help eliminate malaria across Southern Africa.
Brozin believes South Africans already have the creativity and resilience to solve their own challenges.
He says the focus now must shift from waiting for change to actively driving it.

South Africa is exploring bold new ideas to bridge its skills gap and empower young people.
At the National Skills Dialogue hosted by CHIETA and Inside Education, the Higher Education Department revealed it’s in talks with China to train unskilled youth in artisan trades.
Minister Nobuhle Nkabane says skills are key to tackling poverty and unemployment — and could unlock long-term economic growth.
With over 26,000 artisans already trained last year, stakeholders say the focus must now shift to digital skills, entrepreneurship and early childhood development.
Industry leaders stressed the importance of critical thinking and workplace exposure, while a new Just Energy Transition Skills Desk aims to align training with green economy needs.
A full report from the dialogue will help shape South Africa’s future workforce strategy.

A growing recycling movement is taking root in South African schools and suburbs – not just on special days, but all year round.
At the heart of this change is Petco, a packaging recycling organisation, working with the African Reclaimers Organisation to boost awareness and action.
In Johannesburg, projects at Craighall Primary and Bordeaux South are showing how education and community partnerships are making a real impact.
Pupils are now encouraging their families to recycle at home, while reclaimers are being recognised as key players in the waste economy.
Petco’s support – including equipment, training and resources – is helping drive environmental progress, economic inclusion and social upliftment.