News Bulletin of 3 November 2025, 5pm

Magaliessig residents are benefiting from a community initiative led by local heroine Mama Gail Koeberg.
Her programme focuses on teaching skills such as knitting and agriculture to help residents improve livelihoods and access employment opportunities.
Mama Gail also engages in upskilling courses through Clover Mama Afrika to ensure her training reaches more people effectively.
The centre sells baked goods, including donuts, with proceeds supporting its ongoing community work.
In addition, Mama Gail and her team deliver meals to those in need, providing direct assistance to vulnerable members of the community.
The initiative is strengthening local resilience, building supportive networks, and inspiring hope across Magaliessig.

Shoprite’s Act for Change programme is helping communities across South Africa grow fresh food, learn agricultural skills, and strengthen local networks.
Gardens in towns, schools, and rural villages provide nutritious produce while creating opportunities for families to sell surplus crops and earn income.
Over the past decade, nearly 300 gardens supported by Shoprite produced more than 106,000 kg of fresh food last year alone.
The Act for Change Food Garden competition rewards top gardens with tailored support of up to R225,000, helping local farmers build sustainable livelihoods and foster community growth.

Egypt has officially opened the Grand Egyptian Museum, a billion-dollar project decades in the making, near the Giza Pyramids.
The museum spans nearly half a million square metres and houses around 100,000 artefacts, including King Tutankhamun’s collection and an 83-tonne statue of Ramses II.
Visitors can explore immersive galleries, virtual-reality exhibits, and a live conservation lab restoring ancient artefacts.
The opening featured music, lights, and performances celebrating Egypt’s rich pharaonic heritage.
Officials expect the museum to attract five million visitors annually, boosting tourism and supporting the country’s economy.
The museum offers a modern, interactive experience that showcases Egypt’s history while providing a major cultural and economic landmark.