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Johannesburg to host global cultural expansion
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Johannesburg will host the first African edition of BLACKWEEK in November this year, bringing a major global creative-commerce platform to South Africa.
The event, in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, will connect African and international creators, entrepreneurs and cultural leaders.
BLACKWEEK Africa will feature conversations, exhibitions and performances that link creativity with economic opportunity.
CEO of the Foundation, Dr. Mbongiseni Buthelezi, says BLACKWEEK Africa creates a space that honours creative power, collective voice, and community agency, allowing communities to shape their own futures.
The event, in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, will connect African and international creators, entrepreneurs and cultural leaders.
BLACKWEEK Africa will feature conversations, exhibitions and performances that link creativity with economic opportunity.
CEO of the Foundation, Dr. Mbongiseni Buthelezi, says BLACKWEEK Africa creates a space that honours creative power, collective voice, and community agency, allowing communities to shape their own futures.
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Trevor Noah brings laughter to SA on New Year's Day
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Trevor Noah helped South Africans ease into the new year by releasing a full stand-up special on YouTube on 1 January 2026.
Filmed in Tshwane in front of more than 8,000 people, the show marked his first South African special in eight years.
By sharing it for free, without tickets or a streaming paywall, Noah made the performance accessible to anyone with a link.
The jokes drew directly from local life, giving viewers a familiar point of laughter at the start of the year.
The surprise release turned New Year’s Day into a shared moment of humour across the country.
Filmed in Tshwane in front of more than 8,000 people, the show marked his first South African special in eight years.
By sharing it for free, without tickets or a streaming paywall, Noah made the performance accessible to anyone with a link.
The jokes drew directly from local life, giving viewers a familiar point of laughter at the start of the year.
The surprise release turned New Year’s Day into a shared moment of humour across the country.
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BTS to release reunion album in March
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BTS will release their reunion album on March 20, ending a four-year hiatus.
BigHit announced the comeback via its Korean X account.
After completing South Korea’s mandatory military service, the group will reunite and release new music.
BigHit announced the comeback via its Korean X account.
After completing South Korea’s mandatory military service, the group will reunite and release new music.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.36 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 19.17 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 93,871.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.36 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 19.17 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 93,871.00.
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Local: 84 words (38%), National: 98 words (45%), International: 37 words (17%)