News Bulletin of 29 December 2025, 1pm

Sandton teenager Iman Sekoto has been crowned Teen Universe Petite South Africa 2026, marking a major milestone in her pageant journey. The 18-year-old, who attends Crawford International Sandton, claimed the national title at a glittering ceremony at Emperors Palace. Sekoto now sets her sights on the global stage, where she will represent South Africa at the international Teen Universe Petite competition in Nicaragua, continuing her mission to inspire and empower young people.

The IIE’s Varsity College Waterfall campus has closed 2025 on a high, reflecting on a year of growth and innovation as it prepares to become part of Emeris in Sandton. Campus head Avadhi Ghela credited the achievements to committed staff and students, noting a clear focus on building community. Key highlights included the launch of three new facilities: a moot court for law students, a collaboratorium for education students, and The Hive, an innovation hub for computer science. The additions are aimed at boosting hands-on learning and graduate employability.

The Cape Winelands Airport has announced the appointment of the construction company WBHO as the main contractor for its eight-billion-rand expansion programme, marking a major step in creating South Africa’s next-generation aviation hub. The project will include a new boutique terminal, upgraded runways, enhanced cargo and logistics operations and a modernised general aviation precinct.The airport’s Deon Cloete says the development could sustain over 100-thousand jobs in its initial 20 years of operation and boost tourism and investment in the Western Cape.