News Bulletin of 7 July 2025, 6pm

A group of IIE MSA students visited the Kgatlego Initiative to celebrate Youth Day with an empowering socio-educational programme for primary school children.
The grassroots organisation provides a safe space with homework support, health awareness, and extracurricular activities for young people.
Students led an interactive “tree of success” activity where children shared their dreams — from doctors to police officers — aiming to make a positive difference in their communities.
After the session, the children thanked the volunteers with a lively dance, while the students reflected on the inspiring hopes of the young learners.

Roskilde Festival, Northern Europe’s largest music and arts event, has reaffirmed its commitment to building sustainable cultural partnerships with Africa.
At a special gathering during the festival, music and culture professionals from Africa and Europe discussed ethical, cross-continental collaborations.
The event highlighted ongoing work between Roskilde Festival and Damon Albarn’s Africa Express initiative, focusing on fair and meaningful cultural exchange.
Kenyan artists from The Nest Collective showcased their powerful installation addressing global waste, underscoring the festival’s role in fostering creative dialogue between continents.

A literacy project in Diepsloot is transforming lives by using unemployed young people as reading tutors in local schools.
At Diepsloot Combined School, all Grade 2 and 3 learners benefit from small group and one-on-one sessions through the Edu Fun programme.
The approach not only improves literacy but also gives young tutors valuable skills and experience, with some going on to pursue careers in teaching.
Despite higher costs, the model is proving effective, with the school among Gauteng’s top-performing township schools for matric results.