News Bulletin of 15 September 2025, 4pm

A Kokosi businessman in Merafong has drilled a borehole in his yard to help residents after taps ran dry for three weeks due to a 40% restriction by Rand Water.
Residents queued with buckets to access water for bathing and flushing toilets, giving the community much-needed relief during the shortage.
The initiative has been welcomed by locals, including families and schoolchildren, who say it has eased daily challenges while waiting for water trucks.
Merafong municipality said it is managing water supply strategically by regulating reservoirs and providing tankers, while awaiting a response from Rand Water on adjusting restrictions.
The businessman’s initiative is being praised as an example of community spirit and practical problem-solving during a difficult time.

Two South African non-profit organisations, Soul Food and The Love Trust, are helping children thrive by combining nutritious meals with quality education.
At Nokuphila School in Thembisa, learners now receive daily breakfast, including nutrient-rich POWA Pack porridge and POWA Loda lunch meals, ensuring they have the energy to learn and grow.
The organisations also rescue surplus food from retailers and farms, turning potential waste into vital nutrition for thousands of children every day.
With children well-nourished, The Love Trust can focus on enhancing education, teacher training, and classroom resources, giving learners every chance to succeed.
Looking ahead, Soul Food is developing meals for infants and systems to track children’s health, continuing its mission to fight malnutrition and invest in South Africa’s future.

In Nairobi, Kenya’s only breastmilk bank is giving premature babies a healthier start in life.
The Pumwani Maternity Hospital initiative provides donated milk to newborns whose mothers cannot produce enough of their own.
This life-giving service reduces the risks linked to formula feeding and contaminated water while boosting growth and immunity.
Since opening in 2019, the programme has helped countless families, supported by generous mothers who donate their milk after careful testing.
Despite limited resources, the bank continues to save lives every day and stands as a beacon of hope for vulnerable infants across Kenya.