News Bulletin of 7 November 2025, 3pm

The Khula Kahle Charity Organisation (KKCO) visited Emshukantambo Secondary School in Pimville, Soweto, to support matric learners during their study camp on November 1.
The charity donated toiletries and menstrual products to help learners focus on their studies and stay in school.
KKCO founder Lindiwe Bhayi, a former ESS learner, said the initiative aims to empower students and prevent dropouts.
The drive also included snack packs from long-time supporter Narvind Keshav, ensuring learners had the resources to make the most of their matric camp.
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South Africa’s housing market is enjoying a strong recovery, boosted by lower interest rates, contained inflation, and renewed economic optimism.
National house prices rose 4% in September, with the Western Cape leading at nearly 8% growth.
Luxury and beachfront properties are seeing high demand, including Durban’s Beachwood Coastal Estate, which achieved R634 million in sales in just two days. Johannesburg’s high-end suburbs are also attracting buyers seeking secure, amenity-rich homes.
Experts say renewed confidence and easier access to home loans are driving activity nationwide, signalling a vibrant and growing property market.

Ghana’s capital will host the first-ever Talking Drums Festival on 29 and 30 December 2025, celebrating hip-hop’s influence and its deep African roots.
The festival is named after traditional West African talking drums, instruments that can mimic speech and have long been used for communication, storytelling, and ceremonies.
Over 40 artists from Africa, the United States, and the United Kingdom will perform across two days of music, dance, and cultural showcases.
Organisers say the festival highlights hip-hop’s global impact while connecting Africa to its diaspora. The event forms part of the Black Star Experience, showcasing Ghana as a vibrant cultural hub for music, heritage, and creativity.