Friday, 2 October 2026

National Health says chronic medicine supply is intermittent, with shortages driven by supplier regulatory failures, overseas ingredient disruptions, logistics problems and unpaid Eastern Cape accounts.

Eskom has extended its waiver on registration charges for small rooftop solar systems indefinitely; fewer than 20% of customers registered, according to OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage.

FirstRand’s refurbishment expanded Rahima Musa Mother and Child Hospital’s emergency unit from four beds to 18, adding privacy for survivors and improved care facilities.

Wits University is developing a 341-million-rand cultural precinct in Braamfontein, linking existing arts facilities with public spaces, an amphitheatre and studios over five years.

Team Masakane’s Luxembourg Culinary World Cup campaign needs 1.5 million rand for travel; only 50,000 rand had been raised, prompting appeals for public and private support.