News Bulletin of 29 August 2026, 10am

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Unisa celebrates African Music and heritage
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The University of South Africa’s Music Directorate hosted the second annual African Music Festival and Symposium, as well as workshops focused on indigenous sound practices to keep African heritage at the forefront of musical education.
The festival brought together traditional African sounds and contemporary musical expression, giving Unisa staff, students and members of the public an opportunity to experience the continent’s rich and diverse musical heritage.

The festival focused on preserving and showcasing traditional African sounds, highlighting instruments such as the mumba, and various traditional drums.
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Golden Gate Highlands National Park launches new Zipline Adventure
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The South African National Parks has officially launched the new Golden Gate Zipline adventure at the Golden Gate Highlands National Park in the Free State.
The course features 7 cables and platforms, with the longest cable stretching up to 650 meters.

Golden Gate Highlands park manager Paddy Gordon says the new attraction is part of efforts to ensure that national parks offer experiences that appeal to a broader range of visitors and to attract people who may never have considered visiting the park.

Kaula Nyilenda-Mphaphuli is the Managing Executive for Tourism Development and Marketing at the South African National Parks.
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Limpopo's Matric achievers recognised for excellence
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The Adopt-a-School Foundation is supporting education excellence in Limpopo by recognising outstanding learners and teachers at the Vhembe East District Class of 2025 Matric Awards and the 2026 National Teaching Awards Provincial Ceremony.

The Foundation supported the district’s Top 25 learners with laptops and other resources,
while four top-performing learners from Quintiles 1 to 4 were awarded Standard Bank vouchers valued at R5,000.

The Foundation recognised outstanding educators through the National Best Teacher and Kader Asmal Lifetime Achievement awards, with winners receiving R15,000 vouchers, laptops and other educational materials.

The contribution is aimed at ensuring that academic achievement is supported with practical resources that can assist learners as they progress to further education and future opportunities.
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Emihle Sombexe to represent SA at World Para Surfing Championship
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Cape Town’s Emihle Sombexe is set to represent the country at the World Para Surfing Championship later this year.
Emihle currently ranks third in South Africa and recently earned selection to the 2026 South African National Para Surfing Team, that will be heading to the ISA World Para Surfing Championship in California in November.

The surfer's breakthrough came in April 2023, when he claimed first place in the Western Province Para Trials Kneel Male Division.
Sombexe says the exciting international sporting prospect and opportunity to represent South Africa is a first for his family.
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