News Bulletin of 15 March 2026, 7am

The streets of Melrose, Birdhaven and Rosebank buzzed with energy as thousands took part in the annual JP MorganChase Corporate Challenge this past week. The Challenge in Johannesburg drew an impressive turnout of 14,500 participants from 252 companies gathering for the popular 5.6km run. This year marked the 21st edition and forms part of a much larger international series, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026.

South African artivist Natania Botha received the Honour Award for Environmental and Creative Stewardship at the WOW Africa 50 Women Awards in Sandton. Botha transforms recycled materials and spent bullet casings into sculptures that raise awareness about environmental and social issues. Her work has gained international recognition, including presentations to the United Nations, with her latest collection focusing on peace and resilience.

Nearly three decades after the iconic rugby anthem World in Union stirred pride in stadiums across South Africa, the country may once again have a new anthem. This time, the voice behind it belongs to talented singer Anslin Gysman, whose powerful performance on the new Springbok rugby anthem They Don’t Know What We Know is already starting to capture attention. The title is a direct translation of the proudly South African phrase “Hulle weet nie wat ons weet nie” a phrase that perfectly captures the quiet confidence and belief that often surrounds the South Africa national rugby union team and its passionate supporters.