News Bulletin of 5 July 2026, 12pm

Researchers from the University of the Witwatersrand, the University of Cape Town and partner institutions in the United States have published the results of a successful drug trial to treat TB bacteria in the New England Journal of Medicine, one of the world's leading medical journals.The findings could help improve treatment for TB, a disease that continues to claim about 50,000 lives in South Africa each year and remains a major global health challenge.
The research could lead to better treatment for tuberculosis, offering hope of saving lives and improving healthcare for people affected by the disease.

South African dancer Candice Desilets has become the first South African to graduate from the prestigious Vaganova Ballet Academy in St. Petersburg, Russia.Candice began her ballet training in South Africa before pursuing her dream overseas. She completed her final examination despite performing with two fractures in her leg, earning a place in the academy's history. Thousands of hopefuls apply each year, only around 70 are accepted, and just a handful actually make it all the way through to graduation.
Candice's achievement showcases South African talent on the global stage and highlights the determination and perseverance needed to achieve an extraordinary milestone.

Three rescued baboons are one step closer to returning to the wild after completing months of rehabilitation at the Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife in Durban. Nonna, Willie and Pumpkin are being transferred to a specialised primate facility in Limpopo, where they will begin integrating into social troops as part of the next stage of their rehabilitation.After receiving dedicated care and monitoring, the baboons are now ready to develop the social skills they need to survive in the wild. The move marks an important milestone on their journey, bringing them closer to their ultimate goal of living freely in their natural habitat.
The baboons' progress is a heartwarming example of successful wildlife rehabilitation, highlighting the dedication of conservation teams working to give rescued animals a second chance at life in the wild.