"Cape Town has been named Africa’s Leading City Destination for 2021 at the 28th annual World Travel Awards.

Table Mountain has also been named Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction."

Congratulations Cape Town! 

Read the full article below:

https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/cape-town-bags-travel-awards-b65b3162-c502-4a76-9210-8d9a84429a0d

10 South African innovations and inventions that we can be proud of (iol.co.za)

A very special Heritage Day message from His Excellency Lulama Smuts Ngonyama, Ambassador of South Africa to Japan.

Link below:

https://fb.watch/8cQvJPMSMt/

Tomorrow is 24 September, which is Heritage Day in South Africa. In order to have a greater understanding of the importance and meaning of Heritage Day, please read the following excerpt taken from the Republic of South Africa's government website:

"Heritage Day on 24 September recognises and celebrates the cultural wealth of our nation. South Africans celebrate the day by remembering the cultural heritage of the many cultures that make up the population of South Africa. Various events are staged throughout the country to commemorate this day."

Full explanation can be found at the link below:

Heritage Day 2021 | South African Government (www.gov.za)

https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1113025/south-africa-japan-fifa-club-world-cup

"The Cape Town-made JetRIB Sea Ranger received the Innovation Award, at the International Maritime Rescue Federation’s annual celebration earlier this week."

Read the full article below:

Cape Town-made Sea Ranger receives Innovation Award (iol.co.za)

Amazon's Cape Town base: The battle to save South African culture

Full Article below:

Amazon's Cape Town base: The battle to save South African culture - BBC News

Interesting article relevant to South Africans living abroad!

See full article link below:

South Africans buying property overseas and the passports that come with it (businesstech.co.za)

Well done to all Paralympians at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games!

More news sources found below:

https://www.news24.com/sport/othersport/olympics2020/ntando-mahlangus-fulfils-his-teenage-dream-this-gold-medal-isnt-mine-its-sas-20210904

https://www.news24.com/sport/othersport/olympics2020/team-sa-finishes-tokyo-paralympics-in-style-as-louzanne-coetzee-bags-another-medal-20210905

South Africa's next rugby match in the Rugby Championship is against Australia, set for 12 September 2021. Check out the fixtures and results in the link below:

https://super.rugby/therugbychampionship/fixtures/