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South African celebration economy 2026 illustrated with a wedding celebration, event venue and UCT spending research

South African Celebration Economy: R1 Million Weddings Revealed

Thea JacobsOctober 8, 2026

New UCT research reveals South Africans spend over R500 billion annually on celebrations, with some weddings costing as much as R1 million. Discover the impact on families and businesses.

World Porridge Championship 2026 illustration showing a bowl of porridge, Scottish flag and Golden Spurtle trophy.

World Porridge Championship 2026: Woman Wins Using Water From Home!

Thea JacobsOctober 8, 2026

World Porridge Championship 2026 has delivered one of the funniest and most unusual international news stories of the week! A Dutch woman has claimed the world’s top porridge-making title in Scotland, and her secret ingredient might surprise you. While most people grab a quick bowl of oats before heading to work, Gina Saarberg took breakfast...

Oil price above $100 amid Middle East conflict

Oil Climbs Above $100 as Middle East Conflict Raises New Cost-of-Living Concerns

Thea JacobsSeptember 9, 2026

The oil price above $100 has returned to global markets as escalating conflict in the Middle East raises fresh concerns about energy supplies, inflation and transport costs. Global oil prices moved above the psychologically important $100-a-barrel level on Wednesday, 9 September, as escalating conflict in the Middle East increased fears about disruption to global energy...

South African Economy Shrinks as Mining, Manufacturing and Trade Struggle

Thea JacobsSeptember 9, 2026

The South African economy 2026 has suffered a setback, with new figures from Statistics South Africa showing that gross domestic product declined by 0.2% in the second quarter of the year. The latest GDP figures were released by Stats SA on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 and cover economic activity between April and June. The contraction...

Cape Mainline restored after severe Western Cape storm and flood damage

Cape Mainline Restored After Devastating Western Cape Storm Damage

Thea JacobsSeptember 5, 2026

The Cape Mainline has been fully restored after severe storms, flooding and major washaways caused extensive damage to the strategic Western Cape railway earlier this year. Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) confirmed on Friday, 4 September 2026, that recovery and reconstruction work on the line had been completed. The announcement marks an important milestone following...

Nepal flood disaster rescue operation after two workers were found alive following nine days trapped underground

Nepal Flood Disaster: 5 Critical Updates After Miracle Rescue

Thea JacobsSeptember 5, 2026

Nepal flood disaster rescue teams have received a remarkable boost after two hydropower workers were found alive nine days after catastrophic floods and mudslides devastated northern Nepal. The men were rescued on Friday, 4 September, from the Upper Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project, where huge quantities of water, mud, rock and debris had blocked access to...

Springboks vs All Blacks: Historic Soweto Clash Could Decide Series Momentum

Thea JacobsSeptember 5, 2026

Springboks vs All Blacks takes centre stage at FNB Stadium in Soweto on Saturday, 5 September 2026, as two of international rugby’s greatest rivals meet for the third Test of their highly anticipated four-match series. With the series currently level at 1-1, the Soweto encounter gives both teams the opportunity to take control before the...

King Harald V Dies at 89 as Norway Mourns Beloved Monarch

Thea JacobsAugust 30, 2026

King Harald V dies at the age of 89, bringing to an end a reign of more than 35 years and marking the beginning of a new era for Norway’s monarchy. The Norwegian Royal Court announced that King Harald died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet at 06:35 on Friday, 28 August 2026. His son,...

Nepal Tibet flood disaster leaves 750 dead

Nepal Tibet Flood Disaster: 750 Dead in Devastating Himalayan Catastrophe

Thea JacobsAugust 30, 2026

The Nepal Tibet flood disaster has become one of the deadliest Himalayan disasters in recent years, with at least 750 people confirmed dead and more than 3,000 still missing after a glacier collapse sent a devastating wall of water, rock, ice and mud through mountain communities. The disaster began on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, near...

Springboks Fight Back to Beat All Blacks 33-26 in Cape Town

Thea JacobsAugust 30, 2026

Springboks beat All Blacks 33-26 in Cape Town on Saturday, 29 August 2026, in an epic comeback victory that levelled the four-Test Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series at 1-1. Playing in front of 56,589 spectators at DHL Stadium, South Africa produced a far stronger performance than in the opening Test in Johannesburg. The Boks led 24-14...

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South African Celebration Economy: R1 Million Weddings Revealed

World Porridge Championship 2026: Woman Wins Using Water From Home!

Oil Climbs Above $100 as Middle East Conflict Raises New Cost-of-Living Concerns

South African Economy Shrinks as Mining, Manufacturing and Trade Struggle

Cape Mainline Restored After Devastating Western Cape Storm Damage

Nepal Flood Disaster: 5 Critical Updates After Miracle Rescue

Springboks vs All Blacks: Historic Soweto Clash Could Decide Series Momentum

King Harald V Dies at 89 as Norway Mourns Beloved Monarch

Nepal Tibet Flood Disaster: 750 Dead in Devastating Himalayan Catastrophe

Springboks Fight Back to Beat All Blacks 33-26 in Cape Town

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