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All Blacks’ 2026 tour: SA rugby fans can now register for priority ticket access
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South African rugby fans can register now for priority ticket access to the All Blacks’ 2026 tour, which brings eight matches to the country between August and September.
Pre-sale opens on 29 January at 10am, with general sales starting on 2 February.
The tour begins in Cape Town on 7 August when the Stormers host the All Blacks, followed by games against the Sharks in Durban and the Bulls in Pretoria.
Johannesburg stages the first Test on 22 August at Ellis Park and a Lions match on 25 August.
The second Test returns to Cape Town before Joburg hosts a double-header at FNB Stadium on 5 September featuring the Springbok Women vs the Black Ferns and the third Test later that day.
The final Test takes place on 12 September at a venue still to be confirmed.
Pre-sale opens on 29 January at 10am, with general sales starting on 2 February.
The tour begins in Cape Town on 7 August when the Stormers host the All Blacks, followed by games against the Sharks in Durban and the Bulls in Pretoria.
Johannesburg stages the first Test on 22 August at Ellis Park and a Lions match on 25 August.
The second Test returns to Cape Town before Joburg hosts a double-header at FNB Stadium on 5 September featuring the Springbok Women vs the Black Ferns and the third Test later that day.
The final Test takes place on 12 September at a venue still to be confirmed.
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Coming of Age, returns to Soweto this Jan.
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Soweto’s most iconic cultural experiences, Coming of Age, returns to the township on 31 January 2026 for its ninth edition, bringing musicians, DJs and creatives together for a day of performances.
Founded by artist Kitchen Mess, the event has grown into a platform for South African talent and community engagement.
This year’s edition introduces a new visual identity influenced by street art and local sound culture.
Organisers say they will announce the full lineup soon.
Founded by artist Kitchen Mess, the event has grown into a platform for South African talent and community engagement.
This year’s edition introduces a new visual identity influenced by street art and local sound culture.
Organisers say they will announce the full lineup soon.
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Eskom brings 3040MW online ahead of peak hour
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Eskom says three-thousand-and-40-megawatts of generation capacity will be returned to service ahead of the evening peak today, supporting a stable electricity supply throughout the week.
The power utility’s acting spokesperson, Aubrey Sambo, says year to date, planned maintenance was at an average of five-thousand-333-megawatts, accounting for 11.34-percent of the total generation capacity, compared to 11.39-percent over the same period last year:
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The power utility’s acting spokesperson, Aubrey Sambo, says year to date, planned maintenance was at an average of five-thousand-333-megawatts, accounting for 11.34-percent of the total generation capacity, compared to 11.39-percent over the same period last year:
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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 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 91,957.00.
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 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 91,957.00.
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