News Bulletin of 5 January 2026, 10am

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Black Coffee, Calvin Harris and GoldFish headline LIV Golf SA
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Black Coffee, Calvin Harris and GoldFish will headline LIV Golf South Africa 2026.
Global golf league, LIV Golf has announced that Steyn City in Johannesburg will host the event from 20 to 22 March, with music performances starting on 19 March.
The programme opens on Thursday at the Lion’s Den with performances by the Saxby Twins and lordkez.
South African golf star Louis Oosthuizen shares his excitement about bringing the world-class field:
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Cape Town International Jazz Festival returns to The Mother City
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The Cape Town International Jazz Festival will return to the Cape Town International Convention Centre on 27 March for its 23rd edition.
The festival will feature a first-wave line-up of local and international performers.
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.
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Two Oceans Marathon dates announced
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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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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.48 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 92,502.00.
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Idris Elba knighted by King Charles III
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Actor and activist Idris Elba has been knighted by King Charles the Third in the 2026 New Year Honours.
The star was recognised for his work supporting young people and campaigning against knife crime.
Elba co-founded the Elba Hope Foundation, which creates opportunities for under-served youth across the UK, the US and Africa.
He says the honour belongs to young people whose voices and resilience continue to drive change.
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Local: 70 words (36%), National: 58 words (30%), International: 67 words (34%)