News Bulletin of 12 January 2026, 9am

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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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.

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.