News Bulletin of 30 July 2026, 4pm

Patients in Gauteng will benefit from improved brain and spinal care following the opening of a newly refurbished neurosurgical ward at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital.
The upgraded 27 bed ward includes six ICU beds and six high care beds for patients with brain and spinal injuries, brain tumours, hydrocephalus and other neurological conditions.
The refurbishment has improved patient safety, accessibility and the working environment for healthcare professionals.

Food and water are the focus of Food Indaba 2026, currently underway in Cape Town, where chefs, farmers, researchers and food writers are exploring practical ways to build a more sustainable food system.
This year's theme examines the connection between rivers, oceans, aquifers and rainfall, and how healthy water sources are essential for growing food and supporting communities.
The event brings together experts from across the food industry to share ideas and solutions that can help strengthen food security in South Africa.
District 6 museum Curator and author Tina Smith says the festival is also celebrating recipes and cooking traditions passed down through generations, recognising the important role they play in preserving culture, identity and local knowledge.

The Boksburg Advertiser has donated knitted items, balls of wool, crochet hooks and knitting needles to Helpende Hand Solidariteit to help keep families warm this winter.
The donations were collected through the Winter Wool Drive and will be used to make and distribute blankets, scarves and other warm clothing to families in need.
The wool and knitting supplies will also help volunteers continue making these items throughout the winter, extending support to more people during the colder months.