News Bulletin of 5 October 2025, 7am

The Sci-botics competition, hosted by the Gauteng Department of Education, has been celebrated as a major triumph.
Gauteng MEC for Education and Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Matome Chiloane, spearheaded the event at the SCI-Bono convention center in New Town on Thursday.
Learners from grades 1 to 11 showcased their Science and robotics skills through innovation and teamwork.
MEC Chiloane says the initiative embodies a strategic vision for Gauteng's education sector.

Learners from 3-Western Cape schools have successfully completed an Unmanned Aerial Systems Course, acquiring practical skills in drone piloting and aviation technology.
This initiative is part of the province's Growth for Jobs Strategy, aimed at fostering economic growth and job creation.
Western Cape Education Department spokesperson Bronagh Hammond says MEC David Maynier has praised the program for paving the way into high-growth sectors.
Hammond notes that the initiative equips young people with future-ready skills, enhancing their prospects for economic opportunities:
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Nomzamo Mbatha has been named as one of the world's most influential rising stars on TIME Magazine's 2025 TIME-100 Next list.
This list honours emerging leaders and talents who are shaping the future across various fields.
Mbatha's dedication to amplifying the voices of refugees through field missions in Malawi, Kenya, and South Sudan, as well as initiatives like TEDx Kakuma, has earned her international recognition.