News Bulletin of 12 January 2026, 6am

Brand SA CEO Neville Matjie says South Africans’ generosity shows the country’s spirit of Ubuntu, with a recent study naming South Africans the most generous people in the world.
The Remitly survey of 4,500 participants across 25 countries ranked South Africa first, followed by the Philippines and the United States.
South Africans contributed money, volunteered time, and supported their communities, actions that led to the top ranking.
Matjie says the recognition highlights the practical ways people help others across the country:
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Tshwane will host a P2-status event on the Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour from 26 July to 2 August 2026.
The professional padel tournament brings the tour to Sub-Saharan Africa for the first time.
The P2 event will make padel a professional sport in the area, rather than just a fun activity.
Players will compete for a prize pool of about R5.3 million.

Airlink has added the Embraer E195-E2 to its fleet, increasing capacity on high-demand domestic routes and expanding its reach across sub-Saharan Africa.
The aircraft made its first commercial flight from Johannesburg to Durban recently, offering passengers enhanced comfort and efficiency.
The new aircraft will serve busy domestic routes, including Johannesburg–Durban, Cape Town–Hoedspruit, Gqeberha–Johannesburg, and Cape Town–Mbombela.