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South Africans embracing joy and connection in 2026
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Time Out South Africa has launched The Joy Revolution study, revealing that South Africans are entering 2026 with more optimism and a stronger focus on connection.
The nationwide study, shows people shifting from survival mode to a mindset of growth, confidence and renewed energy.
Across provinces, residents report feeling more hopeful, with Gauteng showing rising confidence, KwaZulu-Natal gaining momentum, and the Western Cape leaning into peace and inspiration.
The research highlights that real joy comes from being together, with most people saying time with loved ones, the outdoors, food events, braais and creative gatherings lift their spirits.
The nationwide study, shows people shifting from survival mode to a mindset of growth, confidence and renewed energy.
Across provinces, residents report feeling more hopeful, with Gauteng showing rising confidence, KwaZulu-Natal gaining momentum, and the Western Cape leaning into peace and inspiration.
The research highlights that real joy comes from being together, with most people saying time with loved ones, the outdoors, food events, braais and creative gatherings lift their spirits.
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WC Education MEC looks forward to release of 2025 matric results
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As the Grade 12 results get announced today, Western Cape Education MEC, David Maynier says the province is looking forward to celebrating some great results, and wishes Class of 2025 all the best as they receive their results.
Maynier says the 2024 results were record breaking, with the province achieving the highest pass rate ever, and the country’s top results for Mathematics and Science:
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Maynier says the 2024 results were record breaking, with the province achieving the highest pass rate ever, and the country’s top results for Mathematics and Science:
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SA 28-member athletics team head o USA for World Athletics Cross Country Championships
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Athletics South Africa has sent a 28-member team to the United States for the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee on Saturday.
The squad will compete across senior men’s and women’s 10km races, U20 men’s and women’s events, and the senior mixed 4x2km relay.
Adriaan Wildschutt will lead the senior men’s 10km, building on strong performances at the 2024 Olympics, 2025 World Championships, and a South African half-marathon record.
Glenrose Xaba will race in her fifth consecutive World Cross Country Championships after sweeping all 5-events in the 2025 SPAR Grand Prix series.
Coach Violet Semenya is confident the squad can compete effectively across events.
The squad will compete across senior men’s and women’s 10km races, U20 men’s and women’s events, and the senior mixed 4x2km relay.
Adriaan Wildschutt will lead the senior men’s 10km, building on strong performances at the 2024 Olympics, 2025 World Championships, and a South African half-marathon record.
Glenrose Xaba will race in her fifth consecutive World Cross Country Championships after sweeping all 5-events in the 2025 SPAR Grand Prix series.
Coach Violet Semenya is confident the squad can compete effectively across events.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.47 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,509.29 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 91,364.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.47 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,509.29 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 91,364.00.
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