News Bulletin of 29 December 2025, 11am

South African Technologist Professor Eldrid Jordaan has been awarded the prestigious Lifetime Award for his role as a mentor to young entrepreneurs.
The accolade was presented in Sandton alongside the United Nations Population Fund Youth Digital Health Summit for 2025.

The award recognises Jordaan’s leadership and long-standing commitment to promoting public-interest innovation across Africa.

Jordaan described the recognition as deeply meaningful, and says the honour reinforces the urgent need to invest in young African talent.
He says the continent’s future will be built by the courage, creativity and conviction of our youth.
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eThekwini mayor Cyril Xaba says the city is on track to reach its target of over 1 million visitors and over R2 billion economic spend by the end of the festive season.

Xaba says the city has also seen a strong turnout at key events and an increase in accommodation occupancy, tour operations and cruise passenger arrivals.

The mayor, says the total recorded attendance at 11 signature events in the city currently stands at 83,000, with a projected additional 61,000 attendees expected between late December and early January.

Iman Sekoto from Crawford International Sandton has reached a major milestone in her pageant journey after being crowned Teen Universe Petite South Africa 2026.

The 18-year-old will represent the country at the Teen Universe International competition in the United States early next year, an opportunity she approaches with humility and pride.

Sekto says the title represents growth, faith, and using her voice with intention to empower others and marks a powerful new chapter in her mission to inspire, empower and lead with purpose.