News Bulletin of 13 May 2025, 6pm

There’s progress at last for victims of the deadly 2017–2018 listeriosis outbreak.
In April, Tiger Brands’ insurer, QBE, made a settlement offer aimed at those who fell ill, families who lost breadwinners, and guardians of affected children.
While the offer doesn’t admit liability, it provides compensation under the Consumer Protection Act.
Legal teams are now reviewing claims, and the Health Department has welcomed the move as a key step in bringing closure to a tragedy that claimed over 200 lives and forced the closure of Enterprise Foods’ Polokwane factory.

Cape Town’s Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden has earned global recognition, securing ninth place on the New York Times’ list of the Top 10 Gardens in the World.
It stands proudly alongside renowned sites like New York’s High Line and England’s Sissinghurst Castle Garden, which took the top spot.
The accolade highlights Kirstenbosch as a leader in conservation and sustainability.
The Environment Ministry says the honour is a testament to the tireless efforts of SANBI and the Kirstenbosch team in preserving South Africa’s natural heritage.

The City of Johannesburg has launched a multi-million-rand collaboration between Pikitup and the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) to improve waste management.
This ongoing initiative aims to upgrade infrastructure at key landfill sites and depots, helping create a cleaner and more efficient city while making responsible waste disposal easier for residents.
Improvements at Linbro, Marie Louis, Ennerdale, Zondi, Goudkoppies, and Rabie Ridge are already underway, with new security measures, waste sorting facilities, stormwater systems, and better access roads being installed.
These upgrades align with Johannesburg’s environmental goals and will enhance waste management services throughout the city.