News Bulletin of 25 April 2026, 10am

The University of Cape Town and the University of Pretoria have been declared the top tertiary institutions in South Africa for the study of accounting and finance.

This is according to the latest edition of the QS World University Rankings.

The rankings assess universities based on their performance in specific subject areas in comparison to international competitors and focus on academic reputation and research output.

Havard University was ranked as the best University for accounting and finance globally.

The ranking is an independent comparative analysis of over 16,000 university programmes at 1,500 universities in 95 countries and territories across 55 academic subjects.

The V&A Waterfront has been recognised for its contribution to youth employment and skills development at the World Travel Market Africa Responsible Tourism Awards.

The V&A Waterfront's academy programme has successfully connected 315 young people to job opportunities across 46 businesses since 2023.

CEO Graham Wood says the initiative addresses a critical gap by linking young job seekers with industry opportunities in tourism, hospitality and retail.

The Western Cape is advancing its position in niche tourism markets, with MEC Ivan Meyer highlighting the role of the province’s newly trained cohort of Astro Night Sky Tourist Guides.

The initiative forms part of a broader strategy to enhance sustainable tourism, which contributed R28.6 billion to the provincial economy in 2023 and supported over 257,000 jobs.

Meyer says the province is increasingly prioritising high-value, experience-driven tourism, with the new guides helping to diversify offerings and attract targeted visitor segments.