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Dear Sis Dolly heads to the big screen
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The legacy of Drum magazine’s iconic advice column Sis Dolly is coming to cinemas with the release of Dear Sis Dolly.
Inspired by the long-running column named after legendary musician and actress Dolly Rathebe, the film follows young contestants competing to become the next Sis Dolly while exploring themes including family, relationships, mental health and ambition.
The production also celebrates the role the column played in giving South Africans a space to seek advice and preserve cultural history.
A special screening of the film was recently held in Hyde Park, Johannesburg, where cast members and industry guests gathered to reflect on its cultural significance.
Former columnist Liz Khumalo described the experience as an emotional tribute to a column that meant a great deal to her.
The film opens in cinemas nationwide on Friday.
Inspired by the long-running column named after legendary musician and actress Dolly Rathebe, the film follows young contestants competing to become the next Sis Dolly while exploring themes including family, relationships, mental health and ambition.
The production also celebrates the role the column played in giving South Africans a space to seek advice and preserve cultural history.
A special screening of the film was recently held in Hyde Park, Johannesburg, where cast members and industry guests gathered to reflect on its cultural significance.
Former columnist Liz Khumalo described the experience as an emotional tribute to a column that meant a great deal to her.
The film opens in cinemas nationwide on Friday.
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Record Agricultural Trade Surplus Strengthens South Africa’s Economy
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South Africa’s agricultural sector has recorded its highest ever first quarter trade surplus, reaching 1.55 billion US dollars, driven mainly by lower import costs.
Agricultural exports totalled about 3.3 billion dollars, with strong contributions from fruit and other horticultural products including citrus and grapes.
The sector’s performance reflects steady production and consistent global demand for South African farm goods, helping to support overall economic stability.
Agricultural exports totalled about 3.3 billion dollars, with strong contributions from fruit and other horticultural products including citrus and grapes.
The sector’s performance reflects steady production and consistent global demand for South African farm goods, helping to support overall economic stability.
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Liberty campaign helps put school shoes on children's feet
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Liberty Group South Africa is encouraging the public to walk for a good cause after launching a campaign to provide school shoes to children in need.
The initiative, held during Youth Month, invited people to complete one-kilometre walking routes at Sandton City Mall, with Liberty donating one pair of school shoes for every kilometre walked.
The company says it has already distributed more than 100,000 pairs of school shoes and hopes to reach even more disadvantaged learners, noting that millions of South African children still attend school without proper footwear.
The initiative, held during Youth Month, invited people to complete one-kilometre walking routes at Sandton City Mall, with Liberty donating one pair of school shoes for every kilometre walked.
The company says it has already distributed more than 100,000 pairs of school shoes and hopes to reach even more disadvantaged learners, noting that millions of South African children still attend school without proper footwear.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.37 to the US Dollar, 21.72 to the British Pound, and 18.66 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,095.33 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 72.95 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 59,948.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.37 to the US Dollar, 21.72 to the British Pound, and 18.66 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,095.33 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 72.95 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 59,948.00.
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