News Bulletin of 24 January 2026, 11am

The Gauteng provincial government, led by Premier Panyaza Lesufi and education MEC Matome Chiloane, will be awarding bursaries to more than 4 000 top achieving matric learners, through the province’s Gauteng City Region Academy bursary scheme, which has earmarked at least R560 million for its learners who belong in the no-fee paying schools as well as learners with special needs.

The scheme will provide financial assistance to learners who come from historically disadvantaged communities.

The Premier says the bursary covers tuition, books, accommodation, transport allowance, a once-off laptop allowance, as well as a living allowance.

The scheme also covers undergraduate studies, as well as postgraduate studies.

South African sprint sensation and global track and field star Karabo Letebele has been handed a career-defining opportunity after committing to further his athletics career in the United States.

Following weeks of orientation with several American universities, the 19-year-old has
chosen to join the University of Arkansas, where he will train under renowned sprint coach Doug Case.

The sprinter holds the South African and African U20 record for the 60m dash with a time of 6.53 seconds, which was set in October 2025.

SA Tourism is inviting local tourism businesses to showcase their offerings alongside Team South Africa at the South African Pavilion at the ITB Berlin 2026 which takes place from the 3rd of March in Berlin.

As the world’s leading travel trade show, ITB Berlin attracts industry stakeholders from over 180 countries, offering unmatched opportunities for networking, international exposure and trade partnerships.

Co-exhibition at the South African Pavilion offers participants a strong collective presence, increased visibility, and a unified marketing approach, enabling individual businesses to amplify their offerings within a cohesive showcase of South Africa as a travel destination.