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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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Young SA Scientists Earn Global Recognition
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Young South African scientists have been recognised for research aimed at solving real-life problems at the Eskom Expo International Science Fair.
The expo brings together young researchers who are developing solutions through science and innovation.
The event is supported by Eskom, universities, industry and professional bodies to encourage young people to pursue science and develop practical solutions.
Participant Akhonke Rulashe explains how science can help tackle real-life challenges:
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The expo brings together young researchers who are developing solutions through science and innovation.
The event is supported by Eskom, universities, industry and professional bodies to encourage young people to pursue science and develop practical solutions.
Participant Akhonke Rulashe explains how science can help tackle real-life challenges:
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Wildlife Photographer Creates Jobs for Youth
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South African conservation photographer Rifumo Mathebula is using wildlife photography to open career opportunities for young people from disadvantaged communities.
Mathebula grew up near the Kruger National Park and now gives young people access to wildlife, photography skills and careers in conservation and tourism.
His work has earned him a place in the Obama Foundation’s 2026 African Leaders programme.
He will join emerging leaders from across Africa for leadership training, networking and collaboration.
Mathebula grew up near the Kruger National Park and now gives young people access to wildlife, photography skills and careers in conservation and tourism.
His work has earned him a place in the Obama Foundation’s 2026 African Leaders programme.
He will join emerging leaders from across Africa for leadership training, networking and collaboration.
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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 85,730.00.
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 85,730.00.
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