News Bulletin of 4 June 2025, 5pm

Randfontein professional nurse Khomotso Comfort Ramabokela (29) has been nationally recognised after safely delivering a baby in a parking lot near Randfontein Private Hospital.
Comfort was called to assist a woman in labour whose baby’s head was already crowning.
Using his experience from working in the hospital’s emergency and labour wards, and his midwifery training from Vaal University of Technology, he acted quickly despite the challenging conditions.
He placed the woman in the back seat of a car, ensured privacy with a sheet, and maintained a safe, sterile environment for the delivery.
The moment the baby cried and the mother shed tears of joy was a proud highlight for Comfort.
Ranfontein Private Hospital and VUT have honoured him as ‘Celebrate of the Year’ across South Africa and the continent, highlighting his outstanding contribution to local healthcare

One of America’s largest homebuilders, KB Home, has unveiled a wildfire-resilient housing development in Escondido, California.
The Dixon Trail community features 64 homes designed to the highest wildfire protection standards, with fire-resistant roofs, vents, and landscaping.
Each home includes a five-foot noncombustible buffer, while structures are spaced over 10 feet apart to prevent the spread of flames.
The goal is to reduce the risk of damage from embers, heat, and direct fire—helping buyers feel safer in high-risk areas.
Homes are selling for around $1 million, and some have already been snapped up.
Experts say this model could redefine how homes are built in fire-prone regions.

Motorists in Gauteng could soon see a major change to their number plates, as the province moves to introduce a high-tech, tamper-proof system.
Premier Panyaza Lesufi and Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela are expected to launch the new provincial number plate system at the Nasrec Expo Centre on Thursday.
The plates will feature tamper-evident decals, forensic QR codes, and a fully digitised backend system aimed at curbing vehicle theft, fraud, and plate cloning.
According to the provincial transport department, the system will enhance road safety and improve law enforcement operations across the province.
A six-month pilot phase will begin with government fleet vehicles, before the system is rolled out more broadly.