News Bulletin of 3 January 2026, 8am

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South Johannesburg Cycling Club Combines fitness and community Spirit
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The largest road cycling club in the south of Johannesburg, has once again shown that strong legs can be matched with even stronger hearts.

The 300 member Albion Wheelers Cycling Club successfully completed its Alberton to Durban Cycle Tour, a four-day, 700km endurance challenge that delivered relentless climbs, powerful camaraderie and most importantly, a meaningful purpose.

Thirty-two determined cyclists rode from Brackendowns to Durban, conquering more than 6 200m of elevation along the route.

The group raised R25 000 for the Bambanani Southdale Community Service, an NPO that is doing vital work in disadvantaged communities in the south of Johannesburg.

Tour Director Michael Hayes says the tour reflects the club’s growing commitment to giving back.
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Tourism recovery accelerates as Western Cape sees record visitor numbers
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The tourism industry in the Western Cape has recorded a strong performance, with visitor numbers now exceeding pre-pandemic levels.

The Airports Company South Africa announced that a million passengers had passed through the Cape Town International Airport by October last year,
well ahead of the traditional festive rush.
The milestone indicated a strong start to the peak travel season.

As the province’s top destination, the City of Cape Town recorded more than 2.4 million overnight visitors last year, with the Tourism industry generating over R24.5 billion in economic activity, supporting over 106 000 jobs.

Official figures for the 2025 festive season will be collated towards the end of January for all sectors in the Tourism Industry.
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Two Oceans Marathon confirmed for April 2026
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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.
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Creators gather in Hollywood for First-Ever U.S. TikTok Awards
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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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