News Bulletin of 28 May 2025, 4pm

Auckland Park turned bright orange on Saturday, as hundreds took to the streets for the UJ Future Walk, raising funds for students facing financial strain.
Over 700 participants filled the leafy suburb, walking and running between UJ’s campuses in support of the “Missing Middle” – students who fall outside full government funding.
With support from Lucky Star, Spar, and Mentos, the event featured 2.5km, 5km and 10km routes, welcoming everyone from toddlers to top coaches.
Banyana Banyana’s Desiree Ellis and UJ’s Karabo Mogudi joined the 5km, while others tackled the 10km race in great spirits.
The walk, now in its sixth edition, continues to build momentum ahead of its flagship event in September, proving that small steps can make a big difference.

Olwethu Salayi Nqoto is changing lives in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, through her non-profit organisation, Ithemba Likantu.
She teaches families to grow their own food, donates school uniforms and sanitary products, and helps pupils apply for scholarships.
Her journey, inspired by childhood bullying and Covid-19 hardships, now uplifts entire communities.
With the support of locals like Anelisa Mkalipi, Nqoto is exposing children to careers like engineering and healthcare—paths many had never considered.
She says the work is emotionally tough, but seeing young people believe in themselves again makes it all worthwhile.

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.