News Bulletin of 12 June 2026, 6am

Food Lover’s Market and FoodForward SA have raised more than 16 million meals through the 10th annual Hunger Month campaign held in May.
The campaign brought together shoppers, suppliers, staff and partners to donate food and support distribution to people experiencing food insecurity.
FoodForward SA says the meals will support nearly one million people through its food recovery and redistribution system.
The campaign is part of a 10-year partnership that has delivered more than 37 million meals across South Africa.

As fuel prices continue to climb, two young entrepreneurs from the Eastern Cape are offering an alternative.
Their company, Style-E Mobility, has developed electric motorbikes powered by rechargeable batteries instead of petrol engines.
The innovators say the bikes could help delivery drivers and motorists cut operating costs while reducing dependence on fuel.
The technology could also lower delivery fees for consumers by making transport services more affordable.

A doctor in Burgersfort in Limpopo is using income from a kota business to fund medical care for patients who cannot afford treatment.
Dr Ephraim Kgoete started the initiative after seeing long waiting lists and delays in the public health system.
Through the project, he pays for or subsidises surgeries and other procedures for patients in need, with seven people already assisted since last year.
He plans to expand the programme through partnerships and funding support to reach more vulnerable patients:
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