Tourism & Tourism Marketing: Trevor Noah is back in a new Destination South Africa ad for the Tourism Business Council of South Africa, aiming to boost international arrivals with a tongue-in-cheek “Don’t say we didn’t tell you” message. Sports & Travel Costs: Sport minister Gayton McKenzie approved R3m so South Africa’s men’s and women’s national hockey teams can fully fund their 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup travel after players raised concerns about out-of-pocket costs; the funding follows a wider backlash over earlier World Cup spending. Money & Markets: The rand slid after the SARB held rates at 7%, with inflation forecasts revised lower but growth still weak—raising the stakes for the next policy move. Wildlife & Safaris: A South African study tested whether safari tourism stresses animals by measuring stress hormones from more than 500 dung samples, linking wildlife welfare to visitor activity. Ports & Logistics: Transnet launched a bidding process for a 25-year concession to redevelop Cape Town’s multi-purpose terminal, targeting major upgrades to boost cargo throughput. Weather: Strong winds and colder conditions are expected to affect parts of the region, with dusty conditions posing travel risks. Cape Town Travel Practicalities: Table Mountain Cableway is set to close for annual maintenance, and Cape Town continues to roll out measures affecting local movement and visitor planning.