News Bulletin of 6 December 2025, 10am

The Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg Letlhokwa Mpedi, was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate by the William V. S. Tubman University in Liberia, in recognition of his contributions to higher education, scholarship and Pan-African leadership.

Prof Mpedi has been described as an eminent scholar, a visionary administrator and a compassionate leader, with a commitment to transform higher education through the ethical integration of artificial intelligence.

Mpedi reaffirmed the transformative power of education, noting that true learning helps to expand consciousness and inspires societies to imagine a better future.

The Shoprite holding group has launched a new digital recruitment platform designed to connect job seekers with employment opportunities within their local communities.
The platform focuses on matching candidates with positions within a 7-kilometre radius of their homes.

Shoprite Enterprise and Governmental Relations Executive Maude Modise says the retailer currently employs nearly 170,000 people and this is part of its efforts to forge stronger relationships within local communities.

South Africa’s new-vehicle market recorded solid growth in November, with sales rising to 12.5% year-on-year to nearly 55,000 units.

According to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa, improved economic conditions boosted demand, including easing inflation, lower fuel prices and a more supportive interest rate environment.

The Head of Marketing and Communication at WesBank, Lebo Gaoaketse says the local new-vehicle market continues its tradition of entering the festive season strongly” by putting in “another firm performance”.