News Bulletin of 5 August 2025, 4pm

The Monument Rotary Club recently hosted an Art and Wine Night at Khosa Sports Club, bringing together community members for an evening filled with creativity and camaraderie.
Attendees enjoyed painting, socialising, and entertainment while raising funds for the Sables Visually Impaired Bowlers.
The team, primarily made up of players from the West Rand, competes in bowling tournaments across Johannesburg districts.
Proceeds from the event will go towards supporting the team’s participation and growth.
The club, which has been active since 1982, continues its strong commitment to community service and making a positive impact through initiatives like this

South Africa’s education sector has received global recognition with the appointment of Umalusi CEO Dr Mafu Rakometsi as president of the International Association for Educational Assessment.
The IAEA connects assessment experts from over 50 countries.
Rakometsi’s new role is seen as a major boost for South Africa’s standing in global education quality assurance.
Known for his leadership and reforms at Umalusi, he is expected to champion inclusive and fair assessment systems.
His appointment has been welcomed by Sadtu as a proud moment for the country’s education sector.

Researchers from the University of Pretoria took home five top awards at the prestigious NSTF-South32 ceremony, recognised for excellence in science, technology, and innovation.
Among the winners were Professor Lise Korsten for lifetime achievement in food safety, the Mammal Research Institute Whale Unit for whale monitoring, and Professor Namrita Lall for pharmaceutical innovations.
The university’s Vehicle Dynamics Group and Professor Ryan Blumenthal were also honoured for engineering research and science communication.
Minister Blade Nzimande praised the awards and highlighted UP’s role in advancing nuclear medicine research.
UP officials hailed the achievements as a sign of their commitment to societal transformation through science.