News Bulletin of 9 November 2025, 1pm

Johannesburg has been announced the host city for first-ever Global Citizen NOW summit.
The summit will take place on November 21 at the Sandton Convention Centre, just a day before the G20 Summit, which is scheduled for November 22–23.
The event will bring together government leaders, private sector investors, and philanthropies from all over the world.
In a statement Global Citizen says the campaign seeks commitments to deliver clean energy access to 10 million households, noting that 4.6 million have already been pledged.
It added that discussions will target stronger health security, climate resilience and shared G20 priorities of solidarity, equality and sustainability to end extreme poverty and protect the planet.

Electricity and Energy deputy minister, Samantha Graham-Maré, says there is still an opportunity for building owners and energy stakeholders to assist with recruiting and placing Energy performance certificate practitioners.
The South African National Energy Development Institute programme also helps building owners by providing skilled staff to ensure compliance and reduce energy costs.
Graham-Maré added the programme trains unemployed graduates to collect and analyse energy data, issue certificates, and improve building efficiency:
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The African Women and Youth League’s Pimville branch spent the day uplifting residents at the Soweto Home for the Aged in Mofolo Central.
The group donated food and spent time with the elderly, spreading love and compassion through their visit.
Chairperson Cynthia Gambu says the organisation regularly supports care homes, schools, and local communities, all funded from their own pockets.
She added that the league plans more outreach initiatives before the end of the year.