News Bulletin of 15 December 2025, 6pm

Johannesburg Water says supply from the Zuikerbosch system is gradually returning following a 48-hour outage.
The interruption is part of Rand Water’s planned maintenance, designed to improve the reliability and efficiency of the city’s water network.
The work will take place in three phases until 8 January, with the first phase already completed and the next scheduled for 19 to 21 December.
Residents may experience reduced pressure during the upgrades, and Johannesburg Water has deployed tankers to ensure continued access.
The maintenance is expected to strengthen the system, helping secure a more stable water supply for the metro in the months ahead.

The University of KwaZulu Natal Student Representative Council has launched its 2026 SRC Trust Fund fundraising campaign to support students who cannot afford registration fees.
The fund aims to prevent financial exclusion, particularly among self funded students who do not receive NSFAS support.
Money raised will be administered through the UKZN Foundation and paid directly into approved students’ accounts to cover registration costs.
The SRC says demand for assistance is growing, with more than 2,000 students applying for support in 2025, and numbers expected to rise next year.
The campaign will run throughout the year, with the SRC calling on alumni, businesses and the public to contribute.

An 11 year old girl in the United States has received a donor heart after spending months on a transplant waiting list.
Ava was born with multiple congenital heart defects and later developed heart failure, which made a transplant her only option.
After more than 200 days at Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital in Ohio, a donor heart became available in March 2025.
Doctors say the transplant was successful, allowing Ava to begin her recovery and eventually return home after an extended hospital stay.
Health officials continue to highlight the importance of organ donation in saving lives, particularly for children awaiting transplants.