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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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2nd Community Radio Awards commence on 13 February
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Boitumelo Media is hosting the 2nd Community Radio Awards, starting on February 13, which is also World Radio Day.
Boitumelo Media founder and chairman, Motseki Mabuya says this year’s theme, Shining A Spotlight On Talent, continues the mission to celebrate the unsung heroes of grassroots broadcasting.
He says the awards are dedicated to honouring the creativity, dedication, and unique local narratives that community broadcasters bring to the airwaves every day.
Boitumelo Media founder and chairman, Motseki Mabuya says this year’s theme, Shining A Spotlight On Talent, continues the mission to celebrate the unsung heroes of grassroots broadcasting.
He says the awards are dedicated to honouring the creativity, dedication, and unique local narratives that community broadcasters bring to the airwaves every day.
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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 91,977.00.
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 91,977.00.
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