News Bulletin of 27 May 2026, 6pm

A white collar boxing event held in Randburg has been used to raise awareness about childhood illnesses, bringing together fighters, sponsors and community members in support of affected families.
The event, hosted at WeBox, featured exhibition matches and saw a mother step into the ring as part of a campaign highlighting the emotional and physical challenges faced by parents of sick children across South Africa.
Organisers say the initiative aims to grow into a wider movement that uses sport to drive conversation and support for families dealing with long term childhood illness.

Cape Town has launched South Africa’s first pooled renewable electricity wheeling model, allowing clean energy to be shared across multiple buildings on the municipal grid instead of being tied to single properties.
The initiative, developed by Etana Energy, Growthpoint Properties and the City of Cape Town, supplies renewable power from a hydroelectric plant in the Free State and already supports several commercial buildings including offices, retail centres and mixed use developments.
City officials say the system improves access to clean energy and supports long term sustainability goals while making electricity use more efficient for businesses.

Johannesburg’s Fête de la Musique is set to return for its 15th edition at Victoria Yards, bringing together local and international artists for a free day of live performances in June.
The globally recognised festival, originally launched in France, has grown into an annual Johannesburg highlight featuring established acts and emerging South African talent selected from hundreds of applications.
Organisers say the event continues to promote cultural exchange and access to live music while supporting sustainability initiatives and creative collaboration.