News Bulletin of 23 August 2026, 9am

An online business in Diepsloot, Johannesburg, is generating between R3,000 and R5,000 in daily revenue while creating jobs in the local community.ELCEE Trading Enterprise sells sneakers, iPhones, hair extensions, blankets and curtains through its online platform. Founder Lerato Nkgapele has grown the business while supporting other people through employment. ELCEE Trading Enterprise is a typical example of an informal economy business, which is one of the biggest employers in South Africa. The size of the informal economy is widely estimated at between 900 billion and 1 trillion rand.

A Better Edenvale volunteer has helped reunite a young cyclist with his lost bicycle in Soweto.Ruben Shiviti found the bike in the middle of the road while travelling home and noticed that a name was written on it. With help from cycling groups, the bicycle was traced back to its owner, Martin Hoyi, who had been searching for it after it fell from a vehicle.
The bike had been donated to aspiring cyclist Bongani Mapanga, who dreams of representing South Africa and becoming a national champion.

The Comrades Marathon Association has launched the 2027 centenary race, increasing the entry cap to a record 28,000 runners.The race will take place on Sunday, 13 June 2027, from Pietermaritzburg to Durban, with the finish moved to the Kings Park precinct.Entry fees will remain unchanged, with entries opening on Tuesday, 25 August 2026. The 2027 race will mark the 100th edition of the Comrades Marathon and the 50th Down Run. CMA Chairperson Mark Leathers: