News Bulletin of 7 January 2026, 4pm

KnitWits 4 the Needy has celebrated its 10-year milestone by distributing handmade blankets, scarves, and baby items to vulnerable families across Johannesburg. In recent weeks, volunteers have delivered warm clothing to wastepickers and supported rural hospitals through the Baby Box programme. The group is launching its Innovation and Creativity Blanket initiative and continues to welcome new volunteers to Saturday sessions at Rosebank Union Church.The KnitWits say each item they deliver helps advance their mission of bringing comfort and community support to those who need it most.

South Africa has recorded more than 200 days without interrupted power supply, highlighting continued stability in Eskom’s power system. Eskom said the country has experienced 231 consecutive days without power interruptions with only 26 hours of load shedding recorded in April and May this past financial year.The utility added that electricity demand continues to be met, supported by improved generation performance. The Generation Recovery Plan, combined with last year’s maintenance, has strengthened Eskom’s fleet, boosted reliability, and improved overall resilience.

Chicken Licken has released an original song and music video as part of its #SoulFood2TheWorld campaign, bringing South African artists together to celebrate the nation’s flavour, culture, and spirit of generosity. The four-minute video, launching on social media and YouTube 2 weeks ago, features some of South Africa’s most beloved voices. The campaign’s message is after decades of global support, it’s time to share South Africa’s soul with the world.