News Bulletin of 8 January 2026, 2pm

A South African father-and-son duo, Luke and Mike Bell, has reclaimed the Guinness World Record for the world’s fastest drone for the third time in two years. After first setting the record in April 2024 at 480.23km/h and being overtaken by international rivals, they continued refining their designs. Their efforts paid off in December when their Peregreen V4 reached 657km/h, securing the record for the fastest battery-powered remote-controlled quadcopter.

The Amy Foundation has launched its Tools for Tomorrow campaign to provide essential stationery to learners for the 2026 school year. The initiative aims to support 1,400 learners in its after-school programmes. Items such as pens, pencils and notebooks, help them complete homework and improve school performance. Community members can support the campaign through donations on the Amy Foundation’s website.

A Fourways resident’s online post sparked an outpouring of support after her gardener’s bicycle, his main transport, needed urgent repairs.Rene Theron asked a local group for affordable repair options, but instead of advice, she received overwhelming help. Theron said Cycle Lab reached out and offered to fix her gardener’s bike. Expecting minor repairs, Theron was amazed at the result and said the bike look almost new.