News Bulletin of 6 December 2025, 12pm

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Gauteng Education MEC visits Ekurhuleni’s state-of-the-art Windmill Park School
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Gauteng Education MEC Matome conducted an infrastructure oversight visit to the newly completed Windmill Park Secondary School in Ekurhuleni.

The state-of-the-art facility stands as a testament to Gauteng’s commitment to providing quality education spaces that aim to empower learners and strengthen communities.

The visit also marked a major milestone in expanding access to education and ensuring that every learner has the opportunity to thrive in a modern, dignified learning environment.
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21 Children receive life-changing reconstructive surgeries at George Hospital
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21 children received life-changing reconstructive surgeries at the George Hospital in the Western Cape.

The Smile Foundation is working with academic hospitals across the country, offering facial reconstructive surgery for children with correctable facial deformities and burn injuries.

The foundation has helped more than 5 000 children over the past 25 years to regain their smiles.
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Transport Department to extend driving licence validity period
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The Department of Transport is in the process to finalize its plan to extend the validity period of driving licences in South Aftica from five years to eight years.

Department spokesperson Collen Msibi confirmed that the policy shift is 'almost finalised', with an outstanding cost-benefit analysis expected to determine the financial implications for both motorists and municipalities.

Msibi says the extension is intended to alleviate pressure from long queues and administrative burdens at licensing centers.
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Expanded Emirates–SAA partnership to boost regional and global connectivity
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Emirates and South African Airways are enhancing their nearly three-decade-long partnership through a reciprocal codeshare agreement, ahead of the 2026 peak travel season.

The move aims to provide travellers with seamless access across South Africa, regional African destinations and the Emirates’ global network.

Emirates will operate a third daily flight between Dubai and Cape Town, adding over 600 seats per day, from the 1st of July.

The Group CEO of SAA Professor John Lamola, says the agreement will unlock greater travel and trade opportunities across Africa and globally, ensuring that passengers benefit from world-class service and convenience.
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