News Bulletin of 3 December 2025, 3pm

The annual Mbombela Charity Golf Day took place on Sunday, 1 December 2025, bringing together business leaders, local organisations, and sports enthusiasts to support youth and community initiatives in Mbombela.
Tshwane University of Technology participated as a key sponsor, engaging with stakeholders and exploring future collaborations while contributing to the day’s fundraising efforts.
Hosted by The Garden Mbombela restaurant, the event raised funds for community projects, orphanages, and learner registration fees.
Participants enjoyed a day of golf while supporting meaningful causes, showing how sport and community can work together to drive positive change.

South Africa has begun rolling out lenacapavir, a groundbreaking HIV-prevention injection taken twice a year, in a first public rollout across the country.
The drug, which reduces the risk of HIV transmission by over 99.9 percent, is being introduced through a programme led by Wits University and funded by Unitaid.
Similar launches also took place in Eswatini and Zambia, with public events marking the milestone.
Officials say lenacapavir offers renewed hope for millions in the region, where HIV remains a major health challenge.
Generic versions are expected from 2027 at an affordable price, making this a major step toward broader HIV prevention in Africa.

A South African cookbook has once again been named the world’s best, winning the prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Award for the second time.
Louis Jansen van Vuuren and Isabella Niehaus’ There’s a Vegan on My Verandah first won in 2023 and now claims the title again in 2025.
The award recognises not just recipes but storytelling, design, and cultural significance, celebrating authors who turn food into art.
The book combines flavour, artistry, and a celebration of South African coastal life, inviting readers to connect over meals and stories.