News Bulletin of 24 January 2026, 9am

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Chinese Consulate donates R250,000 to support Gauteng’s top Matric learners
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The Chinese Consulate General in Johannesburg has donated R250,000 towards Gauteng’s 2025 top-performing matric learners, as part of its ongoing support for education and youth development in the country.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and the MEC for Education Matome Chiloane expressed gratitude to the Chinese Consulate for the unwavering support towards South Afrca's education.

Lesufi highlighted the countries’ long-standing partnership, including exchange programmes that give South African students the chance to study in China in support of education and youth development.
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City of Cape Town launches global ‘This is Cape Town’ tourism campaign
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The City of Cape Town is taking its tourism marketing to new heights with its This is Cape Town campaign, a large-scale international initiative designed to convert global attention into travel bookings that feed directly into the local economy.

The initiative which is led by the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, James Vos, will be rolled out over several months across six continents and 55 cities globally, beginning in New York, London and several major European cities this month.

The campaign’s success in Africa and Brazil has paved the way for its expansion into major global hubs, strengthening Cape Town’s reach in key international markets, with expansions planned for
additional markets including China, India, the United Arab Emirates and Australia in the coming months.
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New National Tournament Series set to boost professional squash in South Africa
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Professional squash in South Africa will receive a boost in 2026 with the launch of a comprehensive national tournament series, giving players the chance to earn world ranking points on home soil.

The proposed series will feature 11 PSA Open tournaments staged throughout the year, with dates to be finalised in consultation with Squash SA to ensure alignment with the national calendar.
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Apple Music unveils Africa Rising Class of 2026
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Apple Music has unveiled its Africa Rising class of 2026, celebrating a new wave of African artists driving the continent’s musical future through innovation, storytelling and bold creative vision.

The program is designed to discover, promote, and elevate emerging musical talent providing them with global exposure and a platform to reach new audiences.

Each year, Apple selects a cohort of artists who receive extensive promotion through playlists, radio features and interviews, showcasing diverse genres and defining the future of African music.

The programme has showcased the best and brightest emerging artists from around the continent by serving as a launchpad, that provides African talent with the visibility and resources needed to break through the competitive global music market.

The Class of 2026 highlights artists who are pushing African music into new global conversations.
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