News Bulletin of 5 November 2025, 5pm

Two 13-year-olds from Midrand Chess Club, James Lombard and Kalauba Maake, represented Johannesburg at the 2025 OR Tambo Soncini Social Cohesion Games at Ellis Park Arena.
The annual tournament brought together top youth athletes from Gauteng’s five municipalities, competing in various sports including chess.
Coach Kgosimang Molefe said their selection highlights the club’s growing success in developing young talent.
Johannesburg finished second behind Ekurhuleni, with both players performing strongly and gaining valuable experience.
The club now plans to host more tournaments and revive its schools league ahead of next year’s Games.

The 5th South African Cultural Observatory International Conference continues today at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium.
Keynote speaker Dr Keith Nurse emphasised that Africa’s creative economy is now driven by digital innovation, cultural capital and strategic investment.
He said the sector is a vital part of the broader economy, urging countries to leverage their youth population and cultural content to tap emerging global opportunities.
The conference brings together academics, creatives and policymakers, offering a platform to explore inclusive growth and investment in Africa’s cultural and creative industries.
This event signals optimism for the continent’s creative future and the role of innovation in driving social and economic development.

Bali has installed three new tsunami early warning systems to protect communities and tourists from natural disasters.
The devices were added under the Indonesia Disaster Resilience Initiatives Project, which works to boost preparedness across the country.
The new sirens are located in the coastal villages of Penyaringan, Yeh Kuning, and Pengambengan in Jembrana Regency.
Officials confirmed that all systems have been tested and are operating effectively.
The move adds another layer of safety for locals and visitors as Bali continues to grow as a global tourism destination.