News Bulletin of 12 November 2026, 9am

Johannesburg-based business Mama Haus, which provides working mothers with office space and childcare facilities, has received a 75-thousand-rand boost.
Founded by film and television producer Phumelele Tau, the business has won the second season of the My Incredible Business competition, run by technology retailer Incredible.
Based in Melrose Estate, Mama Haus provides shared office space where mothers can run their businesses while their babies and toddlers, up to the age of three, are cared for nearby.
The prize includes 50-thousand-rand worth of vouchers and a computer to support the business's daily operations and growth.

Three KwaZulu-Natal primary schools have won equipment and improvements worth a combined 100,000 rand for their efforts to promote energy saving.
The schools were recognised in eThekwini Municipality's Schools Energy Efficiency Competition, where learners used posters and drama performances to share ideas about conserving electricity.
Sunford Primary School won two prizes worth a combined 50,000 rand, while Elangabini Primary School received 30,000 rand and St Theresa's Primary School won 20,000 rand.
The winning schools will use the prizes for projects such as energy-efficient lighting, helping them reduce electricity consumption.

Fifty-one South African startups have been named finalists in this year's South African Startup Awards, following a public voting process that attracted around nine thousand confirmed votes.
The businesses are competing across twelve categories, including healthcare, education, artificial intelligence, climate and sustainability.
The finalists include companies developing technology for financial services, transport, healthcare and the informal economy.
The winners will be announced during a livestream from Cape Town on the 18th of November.