News Bulletin of 28 June 2026, 1pm

Africa’s First Liver Perfusion Machine Boosts Transplant Care
A major milestone in African healthcare has been reached with the arrival of the first liver perfusion machine at the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre in Parktown. The advanced R2.7 million technology keeps donor livers functioning outside the body.This could improve the quality of donor organs and increase the number of successful liver transplants. Transplant surgeon Dr Sharan Rambarran said the machine may also reduce complications linked to traditional ice storage, helping patients recover more quickly after surgery.

Sandton and Gauteng
Township Boxing Coach Inspires Champions
Mazizi Vumazonke has spent more than 20 years coaching young boxers in KwaNobuhle in the Eastern Cape without receiving a salary.Widely regarded as one of South Africa's top boxing referees, he has helped develop numerous South African and All-Africa champions through the Thubalethu Boxing Club, despite limited resources. Known as the "Rassie Erasmus of Boxing," Vumazonke now hopes to take a team of South African boxers to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

South Africa
African Drama Becomes Global Netflix Hit
The Polygamist has become a global success on Netflix, reaching No. 4 on the platform's Global Non-English TV Chart and topping the rankings in 16 countries.The drama, adapted from a novel by Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi, attracted 2 million views and 19.1 million hours watched in its first week.The 22-episode series has earned international attention for its gripping story of family, power and betrayal, with viewers around the world praising it as a binge-worthy hit.

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The Rand is trading at 16.41 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,070.86 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 60,137.00.
London Café Serves Coffee with Sign Language

A London café is changing ideas about inclusion by asking customers to order coffee using British Sign Language (BSL). Located at the Dialogue Hub, the café is run by deaf and hard-of-hearing baristas. Instead of relying on spoken words, customers learn simple BSL signs to place their orders, creating a shared experience that breaks down communication barriers. The concept shows that inclusion is about everyone making an effort to connect.
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The café is bringing people together through understanding, empathy and learning, proving that small changes in communication can create a more inclusive world.
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