News Bulletin of 23 May 2025, 4pm

Wholesale diesel prices could drop by up to 61 cents per litre, says the Central Energy Fund.
Inland prices may fall to around R18.37, with coastal regions seeing even lower costs near R17.58 per litre — levels last seen in early 2022.
This drop is good news for sectors like farming, transport, and logistics, especially in Gauteng, where fuel costs are a major expense.
Petrol prices are also expected to decrease by about 25 to 30 cents per litre.
Paraffin prices will fall too, easing costs for many low-income households as winter sets in.
These declines come amid a stable rand and lower global oil prices, but experts warn fuel prices can still be volatile.
The official new prices will be announced at the end of May and take effect on 4 June.

Groundbreaking research led by Professor Adrie Bekker in Cape Town has found two safe and effective ways to give the important HIV medicine dolutegravir to newborn babies.
Until now, babies under 28 days old had no clear guidance on how to take this preferred HIV treatment, recommended by the WHO and widely used in South Africa. The PETITE-DTG study tested two new forms: a dissolved dispersible tablet and a mint-flavoured film that melts on the tongue.
Both methods proved safe and achieved drug levels similar to adults, with mothers reporting the film strip as simple and stress-free to use. All babies in the study remained HIV negative.
These promising results are set to influence updated WHO guidelines, bringing hope for improved and easier HIV care for newborns across the country and beyond.

Premier Panyaza Lesufi has confirmed that the Nasi Ispani jobs campaign will return this June, bringing fresh opportunities for Gauteng’s unemployed residents.
Last year’s campaign focused on recruiting for crime prevention and traffic roles and was met with great success.
This year, the emphasis shifts to skills training, with thousands set to gain hands-on experience in trades such as plumbing, welding, and electrical work.
Already, over 500,000 people have expressed interest in the programme, reflecting the high demand for practical job skills.
The provincial government hopes this initiative will open doors to sustainable employment and contribute to economic empowerment for many families in Gauteng