News Bulletin of 4 September 2025, 9am

The Gauteng government has set aside R50 million for a programme aimed at providing unemployed youth with the skills needed by the state.
The programme has been named Nasi Ispani Reloaded.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi made the announcement about the initiative at a media briefing in Johannesburg yesterday:
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The City of Tshwane has set a goal of planting 300-thousand trees by December 2025 contributing to Gauteng and national targets for urban greening.
The metro is encouraging residents to participate in tree planting during Arbor Month this September, by planting indigenous and fruit trees in public open spaces to combat climate change.
Residents can get involved by planting trees at home or by collecting trees from the municipality to plant in public areas.
The Tshwane Mayor, Nasiphi Moya:
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Seseko, in partnership with Microsoft, has successfully completed a Girls in ICT Bootcamp in Zeerust, North West, empowering 1,000 female students from four local schools.
The week-long initiative introduced girls to future-focused technologies like AI, IoT, and robotics, building their digital literacy, problem-solving skills, and confidence in STEM fields.
Teachers were also equipped with training to integrate 4IR concepts into their classrooms, while schools received learning resources and ongoing support.