News Bulletin of 20 January 2026, 1pm

The 37th Dis-Chem Ride for Sight will take place at Boksburg City Stadium on February 15, offering cyclists a range of routes from 10km to 116km.
The event is organised and led by visually impaired people, including race director Linsay Engelbrecht, and includes categories for tandem, handcycle, and other adaptive bikes.
Proceeds go to Retina SA, supporting people with retinal conditions and funding research into treatments.
The 116km Super Classic also serves as a seeding event for Ride Joburg 2026 and the 2027 Cape Town Cycle Tour.
Entries are open to competitive and recreational cyclists, with para-cycling categories reinforcing the race’s inclusive approach.

South Africa’s under nineteen women have claimed the Youth T20 Tri Series title after a thrilling five wicket win in the final in Durban.
The young Proteas restricted the CSA Youth XI to 114 for eight, with Ashleigh van Wyk leading the attack by taking three wickets.
Mieke van Voorst then anchored the chase with a composed 42, guiding South Africa to the target with one ball remaining.
The victory completes an unbeaten tournament for the team and highlights a strong future for women’s cricket in South Africa.

Learners in South African correctional service facilities have excelled in the 2025 National Senior Certificate exams, achieving a 94.4 percent pass rate, above the national average of 88 percent.
A total of 180 learners from 18 Correctional Services Schools sat the exams, with 15 schools achieving a 100 percent pass rate and 132 distinctions earned.
KwaZulu-Natal produced the highest number of matriculants, with 50 learners, 45 of whom qualified for Bachelor passes. Meanwhile the Johannesburg Female Correctional Centre School achieved a 100 percent pass rate.
Minister of Correctional Services, Pieter Groenewald says it is important to push for rehabilitation.