News Bulletin of 8 June 2026, 3pm

A Johannesburg road safety initiative has repaired more than 343,000 potholes over the past five years, helping improve road conditions across the city.
The Discovery Pothole Patrol programme, launched in 2021 in partnership with the City of Johannesburg and the Johannesburg Roads Agency, uses dedicated repair teams working daily across the metro.
The initiative has also been supported by thousands of residents who report road damage through a mobile app, helping teams target problem areas more quickly.
Officials say the project has contributed to safer and more reliable roads while encouraging collaboration between the public and private sector in maintaining infrastructure.

South Africa’s Blitzboks have secured back to back World Championship titles after wrapping up a successful Sevens season, despite a semi final defeat to hosts France in Bordeaux.
France went on to win the tournament on home soil, but the Blitzboks had already built enough points across the series to claim the overall crown.
The team also earned individual recognition, with Shilton van Wyk and Tristan Leyds named in the Dream Team, while Leyds was crowned Player of the Year.

The Gauteng Health Department is rolling out a new HIV prevention injection, Lenacapavir, across 133 health facilities from Monday as part of efforts to strengthen HIV prevention services.
The province has been chosen as a key site due to its large population and higher HIV risk, with the first phase focusing on young people and other vulnerable groups, including pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Gauteng Healh department Spokesperson Steve Mabona says The rollout forms part of a wider national programme aimed at improving access to modern prevention options and reducing new infections.