News Bulletin of 30 October 2025, 1pm

Bruce “Dope” Sebitlo, pioneering kwaito producer, was celebrated at the fifth Backing Vocalist and Session Musicians Awards in Soweto.
Hosted by Yvonne Chaka Chaka, the awards recognise the unsung heroes behind South Africa’s biggest hits.
Sebitlo, whose work with Brothers of Peace and artists like Brenda Fassie shaped the kwaito era, said the honour restored his faith in music.
Lifetime Achievement Awards were also given to Phil Hollis, Shumi Diseko, Thembi Kubheka, and Tiny Mbuli, celebrating decades of contribution to South African music.

Banyana Banyana have secured qualification for next year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The 2022 African champions sealed their spot with a 1-0 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo at Dobsonville Stadium.
Thembi Kgatlana’s stoppage-time goal gave South Africa a 2-1 aggregate win, ensuring their return to the continent’s biggest women’s football stage.
The result keeps Banyana in the race for a place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, as the top four teams at WAFCON will qualify automatically.
Their win was even more impressive given the absence of head coach Desiree Ellis, showing the team’s resilience and depth ahead of next year’s tournament.

A bar in Washington, DC is making headlines for banning mobile phones and bringing back face-to-face connection.
At Hush Harbor, customers lock their devices in secure pouches when they arrive, creating a completely phone-free experience.
Without screens, patrons are rediscovering conversation, playing cards, and enjoying classic games like Jenga.
The bar’s approach comes amid growing concern about excessive screen time and its impact on social interaction.
Its success is inspiring more venues to consider similar ways of encouraging people to be present and connect in real life.