News Bulletin of 2 July 2026, 6pm

Ten elder choirs from across Ekurhuleni have joined forces through the Greater Ekurhuleni Elder Choir Fundraising Forum to raise money for older persons' social clubs while helping combat loneliness.
The forum recently brought together about 700 people at the Vosloorus Civic Centre, where choirs performed to raise funds for activities, transport and essential items for senior citizens. Organisers say the concerts also give older people regular opportunities to socialise, build friendships and support one another, while attracting audiences of all ages.
The forum plans to continue hosting concerts across Ekurhuleni throughout the year.

A Malawian man facing repatriation from South Africa will be reunited with his beloved dog after a community fundraising campaign reached its target in just three days.
St Francis Animal Rescue launched the appeal after learning the man could not afford the full cost of transporting his six-year-old dog to Malawi. The organisation says the pair have been inseparable since the dog was a puppy.
Donations from members of the public covered the dog's veterinary costs, travel crate, flights and food for the journey.
The rescue thanked everyone who contributed, saying the overwhelming support made it possible to keep the lifelong companions together.

The University of the Witwatersrand has unveiled its new R300 million Brian and Dorothy Zylstra Sports Complex in Johannesburg, with the facility expected to open to athletes, patients and the public in September.
The state of the art complex brings sports science, rehabilitation, healthcare, research and high performance training together under one roof. It also includes disability sport facilities and specialist laboratories to support athlete development and improve performance.
Wits says the complex, made possible through support from the Zylstra family and the Skye Foundation, will benefit student athletes while also serving schools, sporting organisations and the wider community.