News Bulletin of 5 August 2026, 2pm

Wits liver transplant programme reaches 1,000 life saving procedures
The Wits University Liver Transplant Programme has completed its 1,000th liver transplant, giving hundreds of adults and children a second chance at life.
The programme, a partnership between Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre and Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, has grown into one of Africa's leading transplant centres since performing its first transplant in 2004.
The programme has also advanced liver transplant care through several pioneering medical procedures.
Sandton and Gauteng
Team South Africa improves Commonwealth Games medal haul
Team South Africa has finished the 2026 Commonwealth Games with 28 medals, improving on its performance at the Birmingham Games in 2022.
The swimming team contributed the bulk of the medals, with Lara van Niekerk successfully defending her Commonwealth title in the 50 metre breaststroke as South Africa enjoyed another strong showing on the international stage.
The Games also showcased the depth of talent across the South African team, with athletes delivering medal winning performances in several sporting codes.
Lara says she was encouraged by Team South Africa's medal success before she competed
South Africa
R800 000 investment boosts support for Benoni children
Team South Africa has finished the 2026 Commonwealth Games with 28 medals, improving on its performance at the Birmingham Games in 2022.
The swimming team contributed the bulk of the medals, with Lara van Niekerk successfully defending her Commonwealth title in the 50 metre breaststroke as South Africa enjoyed another strong showing on the international stage.
The Games also showcased the depth of talent across the South African team, with athletes delivering medal winning performances in several sporting codes.
Lara says she was encouraged by Team South Africa's medal success before she competed
Sandton and Gauteng
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Canada approves major nickel project with carbon capture technology
Canada has approved a major nickel mining project in Ontario that aims to combine critical mineral production with large scale carbon capture.
Capturing carbon dioxide helps slow climate change by preventing the gas from building up in the atmosphere.
The Crawford Project is expected to become one of the world's largest nickel mines and will use new technology that stores carbon dioxide in processed rock during mining while producing materials used in stainless steel and electric vehicle batteries.
Developers say the project could capture up to 1.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide each year, with construction expected to begin in 2027.
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