News Bulletin of 29 November 2025, 11am

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Morningside Fundraising Gala highlights sustainability and community Impact
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The Earthly Touch Foundation and the Morningside Rotary Club held a green and gold fundraising gala, anchored in community, sustainability and real-world impact.

The event highlighted the importance of intentional water conservation, and the power of education as a tool for long-term change.

The campaign centres on an Eco Education Centre in Diepsloot, which has been designed to provide children, students, unemployed youth, and women with the skills aimed at changing their future prospects.

The president of The Morningside Rotary Club
Simon Chakumbu says the initiative aims to create opportunities for young people and women, while protecting the environment for future generations.
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Google fuels AI Innovation with R17 Million grant to Wits University
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The University of the Witwatersrand has received a major boost with Google awarding R17 million to its newly launched MIND Institute, a centre dedicated to advancing fundamental artificial intelligence research.

The funding will help support new research projects, postgraduate training and Africa’s growing role in shaping global AI.

Led by Professor Benjamin Rosman, the institute aims to produce original, African-led scientific work.

Its interdisciplinary approach brings together fields from neuroscience to philosophy, encouraging bold ideas.
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Table Mountain National Park set for busy festive season
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The South African National Parks says it is fully prepared to welcome increased visitor numbers to the Table Mountain National Park this festive season.

The South African National Parks recorded over 1.7 million entries across its access points, an almost 20% increase compared to the same period in 2024. With expected increases in flight and cruise ship arrivals, this upward trend is set to continue into December and January.

San Parks also highlighted strong safety measures and enhanced firefighting and environmental protection capacity.

SANParks spokesperson, JP Louw, says with more flight and cruise ship arrivals expected, this upward trend is set to continue into December and January.
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Qatar Airways Named World’s Best Airline
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Qatar Airways was named the World's Best Airline for a record ninth time in the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, solidifying its position as the world’s top carrier.

The awards are based on the World's largest airline passenger satisfaction survey, organized by the UK-based Skytrax.
The rankings celebrate airlines that are excelling in service, comfort and innovation.
The airline secured multiple awards including Best Business Class, Best Economy Class and best airline lounge globally.
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