News Bulletin of 7 November 2025, 6am

Johannesburg Tourism has launched the latest phase of its Tourism and Hospitality Vocational Training Programme, aiming to drive job creation and economic growth in the city's tourism sector.
The programme will train 300 participants for six months, providing them with on-the-job experience, mentorship, and practical training.
The initiative prioritizes youth, women, and people with disabilities, and participants will be placed with host employers across Johannesburg.
The programme aims to equip participants with skills to secure employment or start their own tourism-related ventures, contributing to the city's economic development.

Dr Keith Nurse has emphasised that Africa’s creative economy is now driven by digital innovation, cultural capital and strategic investment.
Nurse who was a keynote speaker at the 5th South African Cultural Observatory International Conference, says the sector is a vital part of the broader economy, urging countries to leverage their youth population and cultural content to tap emerging global opportunities
The 5th South African Cultural Observatory International Conference held in Cape Town, brought together academics, creatives and policymakers, offering a platform to explore inclusive growth and investment in Africa’s cultural and creative industries.
This event signals optimism for the continent’s creative future and the role of innovation in driving social and economic development.

The National Film and Video Foundation under the Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture, has opened two new funding calls and an Advisory Panel call, aimed at supporting South Africa’s film and television industry.
The initiatives form part of the Sixth Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme, which seeks to create opportunities and strengthen the local creative economy.
The foundation has been hosting nationwide roadshows to guide filmmakers through the funding and panel application processes.