News Bulletin of 3 November 2025, 1pm

The South African Human Rights Commission celebrated 30 years of defending rights with a symposium in Sandton.
The event reflected on its achievements in promoting dignity, justice, and equality, while highlighting ongoing challenges in realising constitutional promises.
Deputy Minister Andries Nel noted the commission’s work in addressing discrimination, service denial, and violence, turning rights into tangible experiences.
Former chairperson Justice Jody Kollapen called for greater access to justice, while UN Regional Officer Abigail Noko emphasised collaboration and strong advocacy.
Officials say the SAHRC continues to educate, investigate, and hold power accountable, aiming to strengthen democracy and protect citizens’ rights nationwide.

The Cape Town International Convention Centre is preparing to host the first-ever Western Cape Investment Summit next week.
The three-day gathering aims to unlock investments worth up to R446 billion across more than 100 projects.
The summit will bring together investors and government to explore opportunities in technology, green energy, agribusiness, tourism, and other key industries. It also promises faster approvals and direct engagement with decision makers to speed up investment deals.
Premier Alan Winde says the goal is to boost growth and job creation, as the province moves closer to becoming a trillion-rand economy.

Zimbabwe has sent a consignment of anti-retroviral drugs to Botswana to help ease temporary shortages in Gaborone. The shipment, partly donated and partly a loan, was dispatched under a bilateral arrangement and has already arrived, stabilising Botswana’s ARV supply chain.
Botswana’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe expressed appreciation for the gesture, highlighting the solidarity between the two neighboring countries.
The shipment also reflects Zimbabwe’s growing pharmaceutical and logistics capacity, with new facilities and local manufacturing boosting the country’s ability to support regional health needs.