News Bulletin of 12 September 2025, 3pm

The City of Johannesburg has finally reopened Lilian Ngoyi Street in the CBD on Friday morning, more than a week after missing its own deadline. The road was originally scheduled to reopen on 1 September, but only repairs were completed that day.
The street had been closed for two years after an underground gas explosion that caused damage and injuries in the area.
Although construction equipment and green safety nets were still visible on Friday, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department confirmed the road was open. JMPD officers will be on-site to monitor traffic and ensure motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians adapt to the new flow.
Unlike before, the road has been resurfaced with paving bricks instead of tar, part of an R82 million restoration project. Remaining funds will go towards a broader facelift of the precinct.

Ndumiso Majola, a final-year medical student at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, is combining his passion for medicine and the arts to challenge myths about albinism.
The 30-year-old recently presented his poem, Genetics Genius – We Are Not Different, at the Dermatology Congress of South Africa in Durban, highlighting the genetic inheritance of albinism and its associated challenges.
Inspired by his friend, Dr Nokubonga Sabela, who lives with albinism, Majola aims to show that people with the condition are no different and can lead successful, fulfilling lives.
Through his poetry, he educates the public on skin health, visual impairments, and celebrates activists and artists who thrive despite albinism.
Majola’s work demonstrates how creativity can be a powerful tool for awareness and support, blending medicine and the arts to make a positive impact.

Durban’s iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium is undergoing a multi-year maintenance and upgrade programme to restore its status as a premier sporting and tourism destination.
The project includes repairs to steel, concrete, and roof structures, reinforcing the stadium’s famous 106-metre arch and preserving its world-class facilities.
The stadium, which hosted multiple matches during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, is a major contributor to Durban’s sports and events tourism sector.
Officials say the upgrades, including the eventual reinstatement of attractions like the Sky Car and bungee-jumping facilities, will attract more visitors and boost the local economy.
While some short-term disruption is expected, stakeholders are confident the long-term benefits will strengthen Durban’s reputation as a top destination for sporting events and tourism.