News Bulletin of 3 January 2026, 1pm

Joburg Festival of lights gears up for magical finale
The Joburg annual Festival of Lights at the Johannesburg Zoo is pulling out all the stops to create an unforgettable finale.

The annual event has transformed the zoo into a wonderland, and the final weekend promises to be the most magical yet.

The Festival of Lights once again lit up the city with magic, colour and festive cheer this holiday season.

The showcase continues to stand out as one of the city’s most popular family attractions, offering a unique blend of entertainment, celebration and seasonal magic.
Sandton and Gauteng
Cape Town Jazz Festival returns to Cape Town International Convention Centre
The Cape Town International Jazz Festival will return to the Cape Town International Convention Centre for its 23rd edition on the 27th of March, continuing its tradition as Africa's Grandest Gathering.

With a bold new visual identity and an exciting first-wave line-up, the festival reflects renewed confidence, ambition and a strong global outlook.

Ranked as the fourth largest jazz and music festival in the world, the festival places Cape Town at the centre of the international jazz map.
South Africa
Two Oceans Marathon confirmed for April 2026
The Two Oceans Marathon has officially been confirmed for the weekend of the 11th to the 12th of April 2026, marking another milestone as one of South Africa’s premier road races.

The 2026 edition of the Marathon will not only celebrate the rich legacy of the race but also set new benchmarks for excellence and inclusivity.

Organisers have also committed to strengthening the marathon’s social impact initiatives.
South Africa
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Creators gather in Hollywood for First-Ever U.S. TikTok Awards
Content creators across dance, music, sports, fashion, entertainment and education recently gathered in Hollywood for the first U.S. TikTok Awards.
The move follows five years of award shows that were held across more than 20 countries, making this the first edition that was dedicated to US based creators.

The livestreamed ceremony hosted by lifestyle influencer La La Anthony, crowned Keith Lee as “creator of the year” and honored Bretman Rock for “video of the year.”

The awards celebrate the creators, viral moments and trends that defined the platform over the past year, representing TikTok’s most ambitious effort yet to transform digital virality into a full-scale mainstream awards spectacle.

TikTok continues to play a pivotal role in the entertainment landscape, standing as one of the most influential digital platforms globally.
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