News Bulletin of 6 June 2025, 1pm

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has launched the #CleanCitiesCampaign at Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown, calling on South Africans to work together to keep their communities clean.
Speaking at the event, Mashatile said creating safer, greener, and cleaner public spaces is everyone’s responsibility — not just the government’s.
He was joined by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero.
Together, they planted trees, cleaned parts of the area, and lit a symbolic Flame to mark the start of the campaign.
The project aims to bring life back to neglected townships and villages, while also tackling social and environmental problems.

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has launched a new seven-point plan to grow South Africa’s farming sector, support farmers, and improve food security.
Speaking at the AVI Africa Poultry Conference, he called for stronger partnerships between government and the agriculture industry, along with reforms to boost exports and rural investment.
Key parts of the plan include better access to finance, faster land title processing, and a national vaccination program to protect animals.
A new 2024–2029 Food Security Plan will tackle hunger, reduce food waste, and support local food gardens using smarter data.
The announcement follows a 15.8% growth in the agriculture sector, demonstrating its key role in South Africa’s economy and job creation.

French fashion house Dior has appointed Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson as creative director for both its women’s and men’s collections.
Anderson is the first to hold both roles.
This comes after the departure of Maria Grazia , who led Dior’s women’s line for nine years.
Anderson, is known for his bold style and success at Spanish brand Loewe, where he turned the label into a modern fashion favourite.
The Irish designer has been hailed for his unique talent and fresh creative vision.
His first Dior collection will debut at Paris Fashion Week on 27 June.