News Bulletin of 7 May 2025, 3pm

In a landmark ruling on yesterday, South Africa's Constitutional Court struck down a provision of the Citizenship Act that had led to the automatic loss of South African citizenship for individuals acquiring another nationality without prior permission.
The Court declared this provision inconsistent with the Constitution, affirming that South Africans can hold dual citizenship.
This decision restores citizenship to those who had lost it under the invalidated law, marking a significant affirmation of citizens' rights and aligning with the nation's commitment to constitutional protection.

St Francis Anglican Church and the Bokamoso Foundation have launched a winter donation drive for Johannesburg’s homeless.
They urge Parkview residents to donate clothing, shoes, toiletries, and blankets.
The foundation’s drop-in centre provides vital support for those in need, offering hot meals, hygiene services, and job readiness programs.
Many of the individuals assisted have qualifications but struggle to find employment due to financial barriers and missing documentation.
Through this initiative, the foundation hopes to restore dignity and create opportunities for those affected by homelessness.

The Tshwane University of Technology, in partnership with the South African government and the G20, is co-hosting the G20 Financial Inclusion and Women Empowerment Conference at Sun City in the Northwest Province.
The conference started yesterday and brings together global leaders to address gender disparities in financial access and economic opportunities.
Themed "Advancing Financial Inclusion, Entrepreneurship and Gender Equity," the event will focus on empowering women through better access to financial services, innovative policies, and capacity-building workshops