News Bulletin of 26 May 2026, 12pm

South African designer David Tlale partnered with Gautrain to stage a fashion show at Park Station in Johannesburg CBD.
Guests travelled from Sandton to Park Station on the Gautrain before models presented Tlale’s autumn and winter collection along the railway platform.
The collection highlighted African identity and featured garments produced in Johannesburg with contributions from local textile workers and artisans.
The event also promoted South African fashion, local manufacturing and creative storytelling during Africa Month.
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South African entertainer Rob van Vuuren and Cape Flats resident Giovanni Afrika are preparing to run their first Sanlam Cape Town Marathon to help vulnerable young people access education and skills programmes.
The two runners are raising funds for the Amy Foundation, which supports children and youth in Cape Town townships through after-school care, mentorship and training opportunities.
Van Vuuren aims to raise enough money to support two children in the programme for a full year, while Afrika hopes to fund skills development for another young person.
Their campaign aims to give more young people safe spaces, support and opportunities for a better future.

South African filmmakers and producers showcased new work at the 79th Cannes Film Festival on the French Riviera.
The European Film Market named South Africa its spotlight country, giving local filmmakers greater visibility at the global event.
Cape Town creative producer Casey Diepeveen presented the Afrikaans film A Baptism of Silence, which is in development and was selected for international labs and funding programmes.
South African tech entrepreneur Zoe Ramushu was also nominated for the Impact Leadership Award at the Screen International Global Production Awards in Cannes.