News Bulletin of 4 November 2025, 3pm

Neo Mohlabeng-Cholo, a 20-year-old entrepreneur and author from Mamelodi in Pretoria, has been appointed to the Commonwealth Youth Gender and Equality Network (CYGEN).
CYGEN brings together young experts from the 56 member nations to amplify youth voices in gender equality discussions at local, national, and international levels.
Mohlabeng-Cholo will serve in this youth-led role until the age of 30.
As founder of Mosetsana Pads, he works to fight menstrual stigma and expand access to essential health products.
He also serves as Innovation and Talent Manager for the Commonwealth Youth Council African Region and has been recognised nationally through roles such as the Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Taskforce for StartUp20 South Africa.
Through CYGEN, he plans to advocate for the inclusion of youth voices, share best practices, and influence gender equality policies across Commonwealth countries.

The Eastern Cape Education Department has recognised the province’s brightest young mathematical minds at the 2025 Horizon Mathematics Competition Awards in East London.
Hosted in partnership with the Horizon Educational Trust, the event celebrated learners who excelled in mathematics from classroom level to the provincial finals.
Officials said the competition has become a key platform for building problem-solving skills, curiosity, and confidence among primary school learners.
Top achievers received medals, certificates, and prizes, while schools were commended for supporting excellence in maths education.
The department said the growing interest in the competition reflects a positive shift towards stronger numeracy and innovation in the province.

Lagos Fashion Week took place in Nigeria, featuring designers who used local and biodegradable materials in their collections.
The event focused on promoting sustainable fashion and supporting emerging African designers.
Nigerian, Kenyan, and Indian designers presented outfits made from raffia, banana fibre, coffee grounds, and traditional fabrics.
Programmes like Green Access and Swapshop were included to train young designers and encourage eco-conscious fashion choices.
Organisers said the event aims to combine creativity with sustainability and reduce overconsumption in the industry.