News Bulletin of 10 January 2026, 7am

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Gauteng gears up to celebrate Matric 2025 achievements
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The Gauteng province is ready to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the Matric Class of 2025 at the National Senior Certificate Results Announcement, which will be hosted in partnership with the Telkom Foundation at Telkom Park, in Centurion.

The National Senior Certificate Results will be announced on Tuesday the 13th of January, with individual candidate results available from 00:00 midnight.

Matriculants can access their results online at results.gauteng.gov.za using their examination numbers.
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L’Ormarins King’s Plate returns for 165th edition
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The L’Ormarins King’s Plate returns for its 165th edition at the iconic Kenilworth Racecourse in Cape Town today.

The prestigious Grade 1 racing event has firmly established itself as a highlight on the country’s sporting calendar, delivering one of the biggest racing moments of the season.

The race remains one of South Africa's longest-standing sporting fixtures, distinguished by its blend of elite racing and timeless social tradition.
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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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Liverpool FC to open first official standalone store in South Africa
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The Liverpool Football Club has announced that it will open its first official standalone store in South Africa, giving local fans access to authentic club merchandise.

The launch follows a new long-term retail partnership with one of the country’s leading leisurewear brands, Old School.

As part of the five-year agreement, Old School will deliver the official Liverpool FC retail experience across both online and in-store platforms, including the launch of an e-commerce store as well as multiple shop-in-shop outlets across South Africa in the first year.
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