News Bulletin of 29 July 2025, 5pm

Community champion Georgina Mapule Mphatswe visited the Mphe Seriti Orphanage and Vulnerable Children’s Drop-in Centre to lend a helping hand.
The centre supports children who have lost their parents, provides daily meals, and offers homework assistance.
Georgina donated clothes and a large supply of groceries to help the centre continue its vital work.
She has supported the orphanage for five years and plans her contributions carefully to make the biggest impact.
Her continued efforts show how one person can make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and the broader community.

The Eskom Expo for Young Scientists is underway nationwide, with regional fairs in 35 areas showcasing learners’ talent in science, technology, engineering, maths and innovation.
The Gauteng South Regional Science Fair recently took place at the University of Johannesburg’s Soweto campus, where close to 200 projects were judged.
Over 6,000 projects exploring topics like sustainable environment, medical technology and robotics will be displayed across the country.
Winners will advance to the Eskom Expo International Science Fair in October, with opportunities for bursaries and international exposure.
The event plays a key role in developing South Africa’s future innovators and problem solvers in critical fields.

A Wits University statistics professor has found a creative way to beat screen fatigue during online learning.
Johan Ferreira asked students to write short stories using concepts from time series analysis as characters.
Over 30 students contributed, and their work was published in a free book designed for fellow students to help make complex ideas easier to understand.
The book is now being translated into languages like Setswana and Sepedi to support students who learn better in their home languages.
The initiative highlights the power of innovative teaching to reach more students and deepen understanding.