News Bulletin of 1 January 2026, 7am

Johannesburg welcomed the New Year in style as the Made in Jozi Festival brought the city together in
celebration of the music, culture and the people who make the city unforgettable.

The festival delivered a premium experience, featuring state-of-the-art staging, cutting-edge production and gourmet cuisine.

Some of the country's top local artists and DJs delivered a high-energy mix of Amapiano, Afro house, hip hop and deep house, providing the soundtrack as the city counted down to the New Year.

The latest data from the Central Energy Fund indicates that motorists could get some relief at the pumps in the month of January.

Both grades of petrol are set to decrease by between 49 cents and 54 cents per litre.

Diesel users are likely to benefit the most, with a decrease of between R1.26 and R1.38 cents per litre.

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources is expected to announce the new fuel prices on the first Wednesday of the new year.

The Northern Cape Department of Health has taken a significant step towards strengthening primary healthcare services with the permanent appointment of more than 400 community healthcare workers across the province.

A further 300 workers are currently undergoing verification, while over 100 are awaiting the verification of their matric certificates.

The appointments follow a Provincial Treasury allocation of more than R130 million, aimed at expanding and stabilising the community healthcare workforce.
The move is expected to enhance healthcare delivery at grassroots level while creating much-needed employment opportunities across the Northern Cape.