News Bulletin of 3 November 2025, 6pm

Fourways residents can look forward to a greener suburb as Johannesburg City Parks begins planting 3 000 trees along Winnie Mandela Drive.
The initiative, stretching from Uranium Road to the N14, is part of the city’s broader Arbor Month programme.
Local businesses, community members, and the Fourways Improvement District are partnering to support the project.
Planting is scheduled to officially start on November 6 after months of delays. Indigenous species being planted include Brush Cherry, Carob Tree, Wild Plum, White Karee, and River Bushwillow.
The trees will help purify the air, support biodiversity, and create a healthier, greener environment for residents.

The V&A Waterfront came alive on Sunday as Red Bull Flugtag returned to Cape Town for the first time since 2012. Jetty 1 hosted 50 teams showcasing their creativity with homemade flying machines launched into the water.
Participants were judged on design, flight distance, and overall performance, treating the audience to a mix of daring stunts and humorous splashdowns. Red Bull athlete and world aerobatics champion Pat Davidson added extra excitement with a thrilling aerial display.
The event offered a fun, colourful, and lively day, celebrating innovation, teamwork, and Cape Town’s love for adventure.

Seventeen-year-old Lillian Kay Patterson from New Mexico won first place at the Regeneron Science Talent Search.
She received a $250,000 prize for creating a model that predicts crop yields in African countries months before harvest using satellite imagery.
Her method could help aid organisations distribute food more efficiently and prevent starvation.
Inspired by her siblings’ experiences with food insecurity and drought crises in countries like Ethiopia, she tested her model across several African nations with accurate results.
The competition, the oldest STEM contest in the United States, awarded $1.8 million to ten finalists showcasing innovations in AI and eco-friendly technology.
Lillian’s achievement shows how young scientists can develop solutions with global impact.