News Bulletin of 9 July 2025, 10am

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has officially launched the Johannesburg Bomb Squad operational since June this year.
The specialized unit is a specially selected task force of top-tier leaders and advisors whose sole mission is to revitalize Johannesburg, fix service delivery breakdowns and accelerate progress across all communities.
This move follows the promise made by the Mayor during his State of the City Address in May where he committed to disrupting dysfunction, cutting through red tape, and reimagining a city that truly works for its people.
Morero says the work of the bomb squad will be informed by adopting a precinct approach throughout the city:
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The Wits School of Education recently hosted its second annual Sistas Are Doin’ It for Themselves celebration honouring women in academia who are making a profound impact in education.
Led by Professor Juliet Perumal, the event recognized outstanding contributions from award-winning researchers, educators, and students.
Despite facing structural challenges, these women have excelled in various fields, including multilingual education, STEM inclusion, and academic publishing.
The event emphasized the need to plant seeds of change for future generations of women in education, inspiring and motivating them to pursue careers in academia.

A new thrift shop in Somerset West in the Western Cape is making waves in the community by combining sustainable fashion with social impact.
Thrift & Thrive, a brand-new store, is not only stocked with pre-loved fashion, but also serves as a retail training centre for women looking to build brighter futures.
The initiative takes in 2 women every 6 weeks and provides them with detailed training in retail skills including customer service, sales, stock management and till operations.
Thrift & Thrive's mission is to equip these women with the tools and experience needed to succeed in the job market.