The Gauteng Department of Health has begun the phased rollout of Lenacapavir, a new long acting HIV prevention injection, at 133 public health facilities across the province. The programme officially started on 9 June 2026 and targets people who are HIV negative but considered to be at high risk of infection.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a series of measures aimed at strengthening South Africa’s immigration system, securing borders and addressing illegal migration following growing public concern and anti-illegal immigration protests in parts of the country. In a national address delivered from the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Sunday evening, the President outlined government’s new Comprehensive Approach for Migration Management and acknowledged concerns around border security, employment, service delivery and crime. The announcement is particularly significant for Gauteng, where recent protests in areas including Ekurhuleni and Johannesburg have brought migration issues into sharp focus and intensified calls for government intervention.

Thousands of Gauteng residents could face scheduled electricity interruptions this week as Eskom continues implementing load reduction across selected communities from 8 to 13 June 2026. The programme will affect several areas in Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, Tshwane, Sedibeng and surrounding municipalities during morning and evening peak demand periods. Residents in affected communities are being urged to check the latest schedule, as different blocks will be activated on different days throughout the week. The latest timetable forms part of Eskom’s ongoing efforts to protect electricity infrastructure and manage demand on strained local networks.