News Bulletin of 9 September 2025, 6am

Teachers have been urged to encourage more girls to pursue STEM subjects, to unlock opportunities for them in South Africa's maritime sector.
Delivering a keynote address at the Maritime Stakeholder Dialogue Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, emphasized the importance of empowering women and promoting inclusive economic growth.
The annual event brought together stakeholders to discuss transformation and empowerment of women in the maritime industry.
Chikunga's call to action aims to bridge the gender gap in STEM fields and create more opportunities for girls and women in the sector:
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Johannesburg's waste management agency, Pikitup, has boosted its fleet with 12 new compactor trucks and 41 caged trucks to enhance waste collection and recycling in the city.
City of Johannesburg MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services, Jack Sekwaila, says the new vehicles will help enhance bulk and commercial waste services and support the metro’s Smart City agenda.
Sekwaila stressed that the new fleet will not only improve service delivery but also generate revenue and support recycling cooperatives through new waste-sorting facilities.

The winners of the 2025 #Coding4Mandela National Championships have been crowned, following a record-breaking season that saw more than 50,000 learners participate in July’s regional tournaments.
The virtual finals saw 147 winning teams from 3-age categories compete using the Tangible Tournament app.
Tangible Africa, an initiative of Nelson Mandela University and the Leva Foundation, develops offline-friendly coding games such as Rangers and Juicy Gems to promote 21st-century skills through play.
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.