News Bulletin of 7 August 2025, 10am

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to declare a National Clean-Up Day, calling on all South Africans, including government ministers, to join hands in community cleanup efforts across the country.
This was revealed by Deputy President Paul Mashatile during his visit to the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality in the Free State as part of the Clean Cities and Towns Campaign on Tuesday.
The campaign is an integrated service delivery initiative that was officially launched in Kliptown, Soweto, in June of this year.
It aims to promote cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable environments in both urban and rural areas.
This is what Mashatile had to say:
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The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport South Africa will host the Women in Logistics, Transport and Supply Chain Empowerment Conference, celebrating women who are driving change in the sector.
The conference aims to tackle pressing issues on gender inequality and the pay gap with uplifting recognition of women who are advancing the logistics, transport and supply chain sectors.
By combining knowledge-sharing with networking, the gathering aims to inspire a new era of inclusivity, growth and opportunity for women in the sector.
Shevon Kothia is the Brand Ambassador of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport South Africa:
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The South African team has made history at the International Mathematical Olympiad in Australia, achieving their best performance in over 20 years.
The team consisted of six talented learners who excelled in the competition, with five securing bronze medals and one receiving an honourable mention.
Five of the learners were from the Western Cape, while another learner from Redhill High School in Johannesburg, was recognized as Africa’s top female high school mathematician.