News Bulletin of 3 September 2025, 4pm

Body20’s nationwide charity campaign has raised R151,525 for the CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa.
The funds will help provide safe accommodation, meals, and support for children with cancer and their families.
During the campaign, 50% of all new joining fees at Body20’s 47 studios were donated to CHOC.
The Body20 team also visited the CHOC House in Diepkloof, delivering essential supplies and engaging with staff and families.
CHOC Houses play a vital role, giving parents a place to stay close to their children during treatment.
Body20 says the initiative reflects their commitment to community care and supporting the most vulnerable.

The 11th National Education Excellence Awards took place on Friday, 29 August 2025, recognising outstanding achievement in South Africa’s schools.
The event highlighted the resilience of districts and teachers who continue to excel despite challenges such as infrastructure and safety.
Minister Siviwe Gwarube praised progress in early childhood development and the compulsory introduction of Grade R, saying these reforms are laying the foundation for long-term change.
Schools and districts from across the country were honoured for academic performance, innovation and inclusive learning environments.
The recognition of excellence is seen as a sign that South Africa’s education system is steadily raising the bar for the future.

Denmark is set to abolish its 25 percent value-added tax on books.
This is the highest book tax in the world and the move aims to encourage more people to read.
The government hopes the change will help tackle declining literacy rates among young Danes.
The policy is expected to cost around 330 million kroner a year but will be monitored to ensure the savings reach readers.
The initiative aligns Denmark with other European countries that already apply low or no taxes on books.
Schools and libraries will also benefit from increased funding to promote reading from an early age.