News Bulletin of 28 May 2025, 8am

The Johannesburg Metro Police Department has stepped up operations at Rosebank Mall to deal with illegal and unsafe delivery bike activities. This is part of a broader city effort to improve traffic safety and enforce by-laws. According to JMPD there has been a sharp rise in delivery bikes breaking the law, blocking roads and sidewalks, parking illegally, speeding, and ignoring traffic signals. According to reports, many drivers do not have valid driver’s licenses or bike registration papers. These issues pose safety risks, make it hard for pedestrians to move around, and add to traffic congestion.

Ten vacant properties in Mpumalanga have been converted into shelters for gender-based violence victims.Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Dean MacPherson highlighted the importance of repurposing unutilised buildings for public good. The shelters, located in Emanzana, Lothair, and Delmas, will be renovated by the provincial government.  SOUND

A British-South African endurance athlete became the first person to swim around the island of Martha’s Vineyard to raise awareness for sharks. This comes as the film “Jaws” nears its 50th birthday. Lewis Pugh aged 55 completed a 60-mile trek in 47 degrees in the waters where Jaws was filmed. The athlete said he wanted to change public perceptions about sharks and encourage protection for the at-risk animals.