News Bulletin of 31 May 2025, 12pm

The University of Johannesburg is celebrating 17 of its exceptional athletes, coaches, and support staff, who have been named as part of Team South Africa in the upcoming FISU World University Games.

The prestigious international student competition will take place in Germany from the 16th of July, showcasing 18 sporting codes across 23 venues, celebrating sport, science, and culture.

Basketball players Sbongakonke Mkhwanazi and Thabang Ndlovu, are leading the University's strong contingent, alongside 11 talented student-athletes from the UJ Athletics Club.

Orion Minerals' Prieska mine is set to start production in the next two years, after securing key investments for its establishment.

Orion has two Copper mines in the Northern Cape, each with significant deposits.
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister, Gwede Mantashe visited the Prieska site yesterday to assess the progress and investment opportunities.

South African superstar Tyla has been announced as the host of the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards.

Tyla will be the first African artist to host the global awards show which celebrates the biggest stars in television, music, film and digital media.

The event will air on Wednesday the 25 June, at 5pm Central African Time on Nickelodeon.

The awards will broadcast from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, in California.