News Bulletin of 7 December 2025, 1pm

Fourways Mall Walmart celebrated the opening of its second South African store, just in time for the holidays.The new location marks Walmart’s continued expansion into South Africa, after its first successful opening in Clearwater. The retailer’s strongest selling point, its promise of everyday low prices, is something it aims to deliver consistently across the country. Vice president of merchandise for Massmart Mark Scott says affordability remains at the heart of Walmart’s growth strategy. He adds that The philosophy around Walmart is an everyday low price, and that means customers should be saving money every day, not just in the holidays.

The Bryanston Country Club recently buzzed with excitement for the inaugural golf day for the Unconventional Hearts Foundation which raised more than R218-000.
The Foundation, started by a chartered accountant, aims to support youth up to age 25 across four focus areas — education, entrepreneurship, healthcare, food security and shelter. Their first beneficiary is Azaria Narayan, a fourth-year Wits medical student determined to serve her community as a dedicated future doctor.Organisers say this is just the beginning of a long-term commitment to empowering young South Africans.

Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen has welcomed the latest Statistics SA data that shows the country’s agriculture has grown an additional 1.1-percent in gross value in the third quarter of 2025.This follows a 2.5-percent growth in the second quarter.The department’s spokesperson, Joylene van Wyk, says notably South African exports rose by 0.7-percent, this led by an increase in trade of vegetable products and mineral products.