News Bulletin of 29 August 2026, 7am

The Rand Airport Airshow will return to Germiston this Sunday.
The event will feature aerobatics, historic aircraft and high-energy aerial performances, as well as static aircraft displays throughout the event.

The programme will include aerial performances by the Puma Flying Lions, Master Power Extra 330s, the classic Beech 18 and other aircraft.
Flight schools will also be present to showcase their training programmes and aviation career opportunities.

The annual National Arts and Culture Awards took place at the Sun City Resort in the North West Province last week.
The awards recognised excellence across six disciplines through 20 competitive awards, including Heritage, Visual Arts and Craft, Design and Performing Arts.
The recipients reflect the breadth of South Africa’s creative and cultural landscape and the contribution made by artists and institutions to the country’s cultural identity and creative economy.

Ministerial awards were handed out to individuals whose work and contribution have made a significant impact on the country’s arts and culture landscape.

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande says the South African Women in Science Awards play an important role in inspiring women and encouraging young girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

The Minister says the awards form part of a broader transformation programme, supported through scholarships, postgraduate funding and assistance for emerging researchers.
Nzimande says women have enormous potential.