News Bulletin of 29 May 2026, 3pm

Hospitalised children in Gauteng will now be able to continue learning more comfortably, thanks to a portable desk-and-chair system being rolled out across eight public hospital schools.
The initiative, supported by Steve Biko Academic Hospital and provincial education partners, provides trolley-style school bags that convert into desks, chairs and include solar lighting for learners receiving long-term medical care.
The idea was developed by South African innovator Talita Boodhram, whose prototype has grown into a global social innovation aimed at improving education access in under-resourced environments.

A new Safe Sleeping Zone has been launched in Cape Town’s CBD to provide emergency overnight shelter for chronically homeless individuals during the winter months.
The initiative is a partnership between the Cape Town Central City Improvement District and The Haven Night Shelter, and will offer up to 60 people a secure space with stretchers, blankets, warm drinks and basic support services.
The pilot project will operate on a controlled referral system and is aimed at easing pressure on existing shelters while improving safety and dignity for vulnerable residents in the city centre.

Spotify says South African artists generated more than R500 million in royalties in 2025, as the global streaming platform expands its footprint with a new office in Rosebank, Johannesburg.
The company says nearly three quarters of those earnings came from international listeners, with South African music being discovered by first-time audiences more than 1.6 billion times last year.
Spotify says the new office will strengthen its relationships with local artists and the music industry, while supporting the growth of African music globally. The move has also reignited debate over streaming payouts to musicians.