News Bulletin of 30 January 2026, 3pm

The City of Johannesburg has launched a high-impact programme in Randburg CBD to tackle illegal parking, informal mechanics, recyclers on pavements, and open theft.
Multiple departments, including Environmental Health and Social Development, are coordinating with law enforcement to address these challenges in a focused effort.
The initiative involves planned daily interventions, support from local businesses providing extra security, and increased police presence to maintain order.
City officials say the programme aims to restore cleanliness, safety, and proper law enforcement in one of Randburg’s busiest economic hubs.

A Durban-based foundation is helping ease hunger in local communities through regular weekend meal distributions.
The People of South Africa Foundation says its director, Sharon Rambujan, and her partner Naeem prepare and deliver food to vulnerable families across the city.
Last week, the organisation fed around 200 people in several Durban communities.
The initiative focuses on supporting children, the elderly and households facing ongoing food insecurity.
The foundation says the meals are about more than food, offering dignity and consistent support to those most affected by poverty.
The People of South Africa Foundation is a registered, audited organisation working in communities across KwaZulu-Natal.

Steve Biko Academic Hospital has performed South Africa’s first cryoablation procedure in a public healthcare setting.
The minimally invasive technique uses extreme cold to treat abnormal heart tissue, commonly for heart rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation.
The successful operation represents a major step in making advanced cardiac care more accessible to patients relying on government hospitals.
Doctors say this milestone demonstrates the growing availability of high-tech medical interventions in South Africa’s public health system.