News Bulletin of 10 January 2026, 12pm

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Spark Rivonia’s new Head Girl commits to leadership grounded in integrity and empathy
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The newly elected Spark Rivonia head girl Lumka Maepane says she is committed to leading with integrity, respect and empathy.

Her leadership agenda centres on promoting mental health awareness and celebrating academic excellence.

She believes that by combining the school’s Character Quotient attributes with Spark’s innovative culture, learners and staff alike can reach new heights.

The 17-year-old says she plans to introduce team-building exercises, weekly mental health sessions, and open communication channels between learners and teachers to cultivate a supportive and positive school environment.
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Nelson Mandela Bay hosts South Africa’s top young tennis stars
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The Nelson Mandela Bay Metro hosted some of South Africa’s brightest young tennis stars at the American Express Super 8 Tennis Tournament.

The national event attracted more than 200 junior players, competing for valuable ranking points and a chance to qualify for the prestigious Junior Masters.

The tournament provided critical development opportunities, exposing young athletes to professional officiating and high-performance coaching support.
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Unisa launches inaugural Research, Teaching and Scholarship Excellence awards
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The University of South Africa honoured outstanding academics at its inaugural Research, Teaching and Engaged Scholarship Excellence Awards at the Maslow Hotel in Pretoria.

Award categories were presented, recognising over 100 individuals for excellence in research, innovation, teaching and community engagement.
The awards aim to honour Unisa scholars who have demonstrated outstanding performance during the 2024/25 academic cycle.

The ceremony included the presentation of five Chancellor’s Awards and three Principal’s Awards for Research Excellence.
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South Africa ranked Africa’s top safari destination
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South Africa has been named Africa’s leading safari destination in a new survey by SafariBookings.

The country has more parks in the continent’s Top 50 than any other nation, with 12 parks listed ahead of Kenya and Tanzania.

The rankings are based on more than 2,600 reviews from travellers and industry experts worldwide.

Highlights include the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve in fourth place, while the Kruger National Park received high rankings for its size, wildlife diversity and accessibility.
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