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South Africa records 10million 2025 arrivals
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South Africa's tourism sector saw a strong boost in December, with more than 10 million visitors recorded over the past year.
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says this is an increase of 17.6% recorded in 2024 and the highest on record.
She says the growth is a reason to celebrate, highlighting renewed global confidence in South Africa as a travel destination and the positive impact on jobs and the economy:
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Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says this is an increase of 17.6% recorded in 2024 and the highest on record.
She says the growth is a reason to celebrate, highlighting renewed global confidence in South Africa as a travel destination and the positive impact on jobs and the economy:
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Johannesburg’s Market Theatre
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Johannesburg’s Market Theatre has revived the musical Marabi as part of its 50th anniversary programme.
The production opened on 19 January 2026 and runs until 15 February, telling the story of a family of black migrants in 1930s Doornfontein and their experiences of city life.
Directed by Arthur Molepo and adapted from Modikwe Dikobe’s Marabi Dance, the musical uses marabi music to reflect the period’s social and cultural environment.
Through this revival, the theatre preserves South Africa’s musical heritage and shares the history of early urban communities with new audiences.
The production opened on 19 January 2026 and runs until 15 February, telling the story of a family of black migrants in 1930s Doornfontein and their experiences of city life.
Directed by Arthur Molepo and adapted from Modikwe Dikobe’s Marabi Dance, the musical uses marabi music to reflect the period’s social and cultural environment.
Through this revival, the theatre preserves South Africa’s musical heritage and shares the history of early urban communities with new audiences.
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Durban library wins EIFL Public Library Innovation Award
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Woodhurst Public Library in Durban has won the 19th EIFL Public Library Innovation Award for its STEM Makers programme.
Between 2023 and 2025, the library ran coding and robotics workshops with nine branch libraries, reaching 450 learners from under-resourced communities.
The programme uses tablets, laptops, and low-cost recyclable materials to teach digital and problem-solving skills.
According to the Good Things GUy, through partnerships with UKZN, Eskom Expo for Young Scientists, and Tangible Africa, the library expanded access to STEM education, with participating learners showing improved academic performance and stronger problem-solving skills.
Between 2023 and 2025, the library ran coding and robotics workshops with nine branch libraries, reaching 450 learners from under-resourced communities.
The programme uses tablets, laptops, and low-cost recyclable materials to teach digital and problem-solving skills.
According to the Good Things GUy, through partnerships with UKZN, Eskom Expo for Young Scientists, and Tangible Africa, the library expanded access to STEM education, with participating learners showing improved academic performance and stronger problem-solving skills.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 15.86 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 88,896.00.
The Rand is trading at 15.86 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 88,896.00.
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