News Bulletin of 6 November 2026, 5pm

The University of Cape Town’s MBA programme has climbed five places to rank second globally for sustainability, making it Africa’s highest-ranked programme.
The 2026 Corporate Knights ranking assessed 166 business schools on how they incorporate sustainability into teaching and the impact their graduates make.
UCT finished ahead of Australia's Griffith Business School, while Maastricht University in the Netherlands took first place.

South Africa has recorded its biggest maize harvest on record, with production reaching an estimated 17.7 million tonnes.
The Crop Estimates Committee says the harvest is around six percent higher than the previous season, supported by favourable rainfall and strong farming yields.
The bumper crop is expected to strengthen local food supplies, help ease pressure on maize prices and create opportunities to export surplus grain to neighbouring countries facing drought-related challenges.

Soweto Fashion Week returns to the Soweto Theatre in Jabulani for three days of South African fashion, with designers showcasing their Spring/Summer 2026 collections.
The event features emerging and established talent, including fashion students from the University of Johannesburg and Tshwane University of Technology.
The final night will also bring fashion and music together, with singer Wanda Baloyi presenting her clothing brand, Wanda Wear, and television presenter Ayanda Nhlapo showcasing House of Ayanda.
The event provides a platform for local designers to gain exposure and grow South Africa's fashion industry.