Reality TV & Tourism: Tropika Island of Treasure is back for Season 12, sending eight South Africans to Réunion Island for tropical challenges, teamwork tests and a shot at R1 million—an easy hook for travellers watching the show and planning their own island escape. Contestant Spotlight: The new Smoooth Fans include a final-year education student and personal trainer, a pharmacist runner and musician, and others from sport, finance, entrepreneurship and environmental science—each bringing a different angle to the island adventure. Local Celebrity Prep: Presenter Leandie du Randt is gearing up with a mix of fitness, mindset work and “plan for the worst” thinking, sharing how she’s visualising the finale while staying ready for any outcome. Sports (Non-Reunion): Separate from Réunion travel, Arkansas women’s golf opens its season at the Cougar Classic in Charleston, with a strong field and live scoring online.