News Bulletin of 26 August 2025, 3pm

The Diepkloof Community Hall in Soweto recently hosted a stakeholder meeting ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit.
On Thursday, 21 August, Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko led the gathering, bringing together officials, local leaders, and community members to review progress and highlight urgent work.
Rehabilitation projects around the Nasrec Expo precinct include guardrail replacement, stormwater drain cleaning, nearly 5,800 streetlight repairs, road marking refurbishment, 480km of grass cutting, 1,400 potholes filled, and fencing along the R24.
Stakeholders stressed the importance of including local, especially women-led, businesses in G20 opportunities.
Community members voiced hope that the summit would bring lasting improvements, while noting that policing, cleanliness, and social issues must remain a priority beyond the event.

South African motorists can expect some relief at the pumps next month with petrol and diesel prices set to decrease. Data from the Central Energy Fund indicates petrol could fall by six to fourteen cents per litre while diesel is expected to drop by around fifty-two cents per litre.
The anticipated cuts come despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East, as favourable exchange rates and lower oil prices support an over-recovery in fuel costs. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy will confirm the final prices by the end of August.

Princess Charlene of Monaco has revealed how personal tragedy inspired her global campaign to prevent drowning.
The former Olympic swimmer says the loss of her young cousin and later the child of close family friends pushed her to take action.
In 2012, she launched the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, which works worldwide to teach children to swim, provide lifeguard training and raise awareness about water safety.
Charlene says she wants water to remain a place of joy rather than mourning, and as a mother she has ensured her own children are confident swimmers from a young age.
Over the past decade, her foundation has reached thousands through lessons, school programmes and rescue training.