News Bulletin of 16 June 2025, 9am

The Johannesburg Development Agency announced that the Sandton Rea Vaya station is 55% complete. This phase promises to bring 141 low-entry buses, 13 new stations, and safe, affordable public transport to more than 40 000 passengers. Operating areas will be Sandton, Marlboro, Wynberg, Hillbrow, Yeoville, Orange Grove, and Greenstone. Two bus depots, one in Alexandra and another in Selby, are being developed to house and maintain the growing fleet. The newly established Alexandra Bus Company will operate services for Phase 1C (a), ushering in a new era of community-driven transit. JDA CEO Themba Mathibe says that the Sandton and Gandhi stations are each 55% complete, while Katherine Street station, a prototype inspired by the low-floor design of the Johannesburg Art Gallery station, showcases the innovation behind this rollout.

The countdown to Africa’s greatest horse racing and fashion event, the Hollywoodbets Durban July, has officially begun. Taking place on Saturday, 5 July, at the renowned Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse, the event will be headlined by some of South Africa’s most celebrated music talent, delivering a spectacular showcase of live performances and DJ sets. In addition to Zolani Mahola singing the national anthem, the star-studded music lineup includes Mafikizolo, Lira, Hot Water, GoodLuck, DJ Dalootz, Lee Cole and Sunset Sweatshop. Beyond the races and live music, attendees can expect dazzling fashion displays, gourmet hospitality experiences, and vibrant social energy that has made the Durban July a highlight on the countries national calendar.

A doctor in Baltimore’s poorest neighborhoods spent the last four decades serving its residents with a forget that dollar bill policy. Michael Zollicoffer, known to his patients as Dr. Z, never turned anyone away, even if they couldn’t afford to pay. The 66-year-old told reporters that no what, when a person walked through his door they would be seen. A few months ago Dr Z was diagnosed with a double dose of cancers, one renal and one rectal. He also discovered that his own insurance had lapsed and his treatment was going to cost about $150,000. An online GoFundMe campaign began and his very own patients raised over $280,000 to cover his costs.SOUND