News Bulletin of 8 September 2025, 3pm

The Gauteng Department of Health has launched its single-dose HPV vaccination campaign in both public and private schools across the province.
The initiative is aimed at protecting young girls from cervical cancer, which is the second most common cancer among women in South Africa.
Health officials have reassured parents that the vaccine is safe and effective, with early protection before the age of 15 shown to significantly reduce the risk of developing cervical cancer later in life.
It is seen as a crucial investment in the long-term health and wellbeing of young women.

The 2025 #Coding4Mandela National Championships crowned winners after a record-breaking season with over 50,000 learners competing across South Africa.
Organised by Tangible Africa, an initiative of Nelson Mandela University and the Leva Foundation, the virtual finals saw teams code from their own schools, with solutions evaluated at Tangible Africa’s headquarters in Gqeberha.
Stanger Manor Primary School in KwaDukuza won the primary category, while Southlands Secondary School in Chatsworth claimed victories in both secondary divisions.
Top teams will now represent South Africa at the Tangible World Cup on 30 September, a global event featuring hundreds of teams from more than 25 countries.
The programme continues to inspire coding clubs, bursaries, and career opportunities

Stargazers were treated to a spectacular Blood Moon on Sunday night during a total lunar eclipse.
The phenomenon was best viewed in Asia, including India and China, while parts of Europe, Africa and western Australia caught glimpses of the event.
The Moon appeared red as sunlight scattered through Earth’s atmosphere, creating its distinctive glow.
Unlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipses can be safely viewed with the naked eye, needing only clear skies.
The next total eclipse is expected next year, with Spain and Iceland set for the best views.