News Bulletin of 28 October 2025, 2pm

Tshwane will host the 2025 Music In Africa Conference for Collaborations, Exchange and Showcases from 30 October to 1 November.
The event will bring together over a thousand delegates from more than 45 countries, including Grammy-winning producer Commissioner Gordon Williams and top African artists.
For the first time, Africa’s leading music trade event comes to Tshwane, featuring discussions, workshops, and a two-day showcase festival with more than 80 performers.
Key themes include music finance, artist protection, and the role of innovation in shaping the industry’s future.
The conference is organised by the Music In Africa Foundation in partnership with the City of Tshwane and other national partners.

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation has launched the e-Mobility Energy Drive to prove that electric vehicles can go the distance in South Africa.
In partnership with SANEDI, the Uyilo e-Mobility Programme, and Volvo Cars South Africa, the initiative will see a Volvo XC40 Recharge travel from Johannesburg to Gqeberha, collecting data on performance and energy use.
The drive forms part of Transport Month and aims to boost confidence in clean mobility while promoting South Africa’s transition to a low-carbon future.

Emmy-nominated wildlife filmmaker Brad Bestelink has wowed global audiences with his Netflix documentary Living with Leopards.
The film follows a leopardess named Mochima and her cubs as they navigate life in Botswana’s Okavango Delta.
Shot over nearly three years, the documentary has been praised for its breathtaking visuals and rare insight into one of Africa’s most secretive predators.
Bestelink, who grew up in the Delta, says the project was built on patience, trust, and respect for nature.
The result is a moving celebration of survival, family, and the beauty of the wild.