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South Africa Welcomes 7.5 Million Tourists
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South Africa welcomed more than 7.5 million international tourists between January and August 2026, an 11.7% increase compared with the same period last year.
More than one million tourists visited the country in August alone, with the United States, United Kingdom and Germany among the biggest overseas source markets.
UN Tourism has ranked South Africa as the strongest-performing African destination in the first half of the year, with international arrivals up 12% year-on-year.
The growth is supporting tourism businesses and creating opportunities for investment, jobs and communities across the country.
More than one million tourists visited the country in August alone, with the United States, United Kingdom and Germany among the biggest overseas source markets.
UN Tourism has ranked South Africa as the strongest-performing African destination in the first half of the year, with international arrivals up 12% year-on-year.
The growth is supporting tourism businesses and creating opportunities for investment, jobs and communities across the country.
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Redhill Pianist Wins National Music Prize
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Redhill School pianist Sinran Emilie Yang has won the top prize at a national music competition.
The 13-year-old was selected as one of eight finalists from 47 young musicians and won the Johanna van der Spuy Memorial First Prize after performing five pieces in the finals.
Her prize includes a gold medal, R20,000 and an invitation to perform as a soloist with the University of Stellenbosch Symphony Orchestra at next year’s competition.
The 13-year-old was selected as one of eight finalists from 47 young musicians and won the Johanna van der Spuy Memorial First Prize after performing five pieces in the finals.
Her prize includes a gold medal, R20,000 and an invitation to perform as a soloist with the University of Stellenbosch Symphony Orchestra at next year’s competition.
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Festival Gives African Stories A Platform
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The University of South Africa’s African Languages International Film Festival has given filmmakers a platform to showcase African stories in their own languages.
The festival featured films in isiZulu, Sesotho, Yoruba, Kiswahili and Tshivenda.
It also created opportunities for emerging filmmakers to connect with industry professionals and build networks in the film industry.
Festival Director Prof Siya Tyali:
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The festival featured films in isiZulu, Sesotho, Yoruba, Kiswahili and Tshivenda.
It also created opportunities for emerging filmmakers to connect with industry professionals and build networks in the film industry.
Festival Director Prof Siya Tyali:
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The Rand is trading at 16.64 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,138.60 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 86,324.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.64 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,138.60 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 86,324.00.
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