News Bulletin of 9 May 2026, 8am

Residents of Roodekop in Germiston came together on Freedom Day for a community clean-up campaign aimed at tackling illegal dumping hotspots in the area.

The initiative, organised by the Roodekop Ext 31 Steering and Streets Committees, followed ongoing concerns from community members about the rise in illegal dumping, which had left parts of the neighbourhood littered with waste.

The campaign highlighted the importance of maintaining a clean environment to support property values and attract investment into the area.

Organisers said the clean-up was not only about improving the area’s appearance but also about protecting residents’ health and dignity.

The Kruger National Park has once again secured global recognition after being named among the world’s top ten national parks by the travel platform Islands.

The safari has been praised for its exceptional Big Five safari experiences and its biodiversity that spans nearly 20,000 square kilometers.

The award affirms the park's continued reputation as a leading conservation and ecotourism destination.

The recognition highlights a century-long legacy of environmental stewardship and global appeal, as the park approaches its 100th anniversary this month.

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Blade Nzimande has launched 41 new research chairs, aimed at strengthening research capacity at historically disadvantaged Institutions.

Nzimande says the programme aims to attract and retain excellence in research and innovation at South African public universities through establishing research chairs with a long-term investment trajectory of up to 15 years