News Bulletin of 4 July 2026, 10am

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Gautrain and PRASA partner for Springboks match-day
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The Gautrain rail service has partnered with PRASA to offer integrated match-day transport services for the upcoming Springboks vs. England match at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg next week.

Match-goers can travel on the Gautrain to Park Station before connecting to a PRASA train to the
Ellis Park stadium.

Extended train services will also be provided after the match, with the final PRASA train departing from the Ellis Park Station at 9pm, and the last Gautrain leaving Park Station at 9:30pm.
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Fuze Airshow returns to Pietermaritzburg
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The 3rd Annual Fuze Airshow returned to the Oribi Airport in Pietermaritzburg last week.

The event featured a combination of aviation displays, vintage vehicle exhibitions and family entertainment.

Audiences were also treated to a headline performance by the iconic Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

Fuze Aviation specialises in cadet pilot training and aircraft maintenance for public and private sector clients across Southern Africa through the Fuze Aviation Academy, which operates a state-of-the-art training and aircraft maintenance facility at the Oribi Airport.
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Minister McKenzie unveils new Combi Court in Soweto
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The Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie officially handed over a new Combi Court at Noordgesig Secondary School in Soweto.

The unveiling is part of the Ministerial Outreach Programme that aims to restore sporting facilities in previously disadvantaged communities.

The Minister says the handover of the Court is more than the unveiling of a sporting facility; but a statement of the department's commitment to the youth of South Africa, ensuring that every child has access to spaces where they can play, develop and realise their full potential, building hope, opportunity and the champions of tomorrow.
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South Africa named world's friendliest country
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South Africa has been named the friendliest country in the world according to a global study by financial services provider Remitly.

The Rainbow Nation has secured the top spot, outshining famous hospitality hotspots such as Greece, Croatia and Mexico.

Researchers surveyed over 3 000 people across 27 countries, using the "agreeableness" section of the widely recognised Big Five Personality Test.
South Africa scored 34.63 out of 40.

Participants were assessed on qualities such as concern for others, the willingness to help and the ability to put people at ease.

The study noted that navigating social life in South Africa is made easier by the country's cultural diversity.
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