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Meetings Africa celebrates 20 years of connecting the continent to the world.
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The 2026 edition of Meetings Africa is underway at the Sandton Convention Centre, marking two decades of promoting Africa’s business events industry to global markets.
The flagship trade show features nearly 300 exhibitors from more than 20 countries and over 380 international and local hosted buyers. Organisers say more than 4 000 business meetings have been scheduled through its matchmaking platform.
Last year’s event contributed around R690 million to the South African economy.
This year, 120 SMMEs are also showcasing their products and services, as the platform continues to drive market access, collaboration and growth across the continent’s MICE sector.
SA tourism marketing director explains why this event is important of this event.
The flagship trade show features nearly 300 exhibitors from more than 20 countries and over 380 international and local hosted buyers. Organisers say more than 4 000 business meetings have been scheduled through its matchmaking platform.
Last year’s event contributed around R690 million to the South African economy.
This year, 120 SMMEs are also showcasing their products and services, as the platform continues to drive market access, collaboration and growth across the continent’s MICE sector.
SA tourism marketing director explains why this event is important of this event.
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Free epilepsy surgery offered at Groote Schuur Hospital
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Patients with severe epilepsy had access to free brain surgery last Saturday at Groote Schuur Hospital. The procedures were part of the Rise programme, Restoration of Independence through Surgery for Epilepsy. The programme is led by Dr Aayesha Soni, South Africa’s first female adult epileptologist.
Dr Soni worked alongside neurosurgeons Dr Sally Rothemeyer and Dr Jesse Bulabula. They performed temporal lobectomies, removing the part of the brain that triggers seizures. Recovery is typically fast, and many patients may become seizure-free.
Epilepsy affects more South Africans than HIV, yet public access to surgery is extremely limited. The free surgical day gave patients who cannot afford private care a chance at independence and improved quality of life.
Dr Soni worked alongside neurosurgeons Dr Sally Rothemeyer and Dr Jesse Bulabula. They performed temporal lobectomies, removing the part of the brain that triggers seizures. Recovery is typically fast, and many patients may become seizure-free.
Epilepsy affects more South Africans than HIV, yet public access to surgery is extremely limited. The free surgical day gave patients who cannot afford private care a chance at independence and improved quality of life.
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East London family provides support to struggling mother
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A mother in East London seeking cleaning work received a food parcel last week from Marion Peake and her family. The family, founders of the Helping Those In Need NPO, noticed the woman daily on their way to daycare and wanted to provide immediate assistance to help her feed her children.
The woman was visibly moved by the gesture. Marion Peake said the act also teaches their children the importance of helping those in need and shows how small interventions can make a meaningful difference.
The woman was visibly moved by the gesture. Marion Peake said the act also teaches their children the importance of helping those in need and shows how small interventions can make a meaningful difference.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 15.97 to the US Dollar, 21.56to the British Pound, and 18.82 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,174.95 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 71.49 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 63,221.00.
The Rand is trading at 15.97 to the US Dollar, 21.56to the British Pound, and 18.82 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,174.95 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 71.49 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 63,221.00.
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