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UJ Choir opens China choral symposium
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The University of Johannesburg Choir has been selected to open the World Symposium on Choral Music 2026 in China, taking place in August.
The choir is one of 13 bands chosen worldwide and is the only African group on the programme.
The 70-member choir will perform under senior choirmaster Sizwe Mondlane.
The group will perform at the international symposium hosted by the International Federation for Choral Music, which brings together choirs, conductor and composers from around the world.
The choir is one of 13 bands chosen worldwide and is the only African group on the programme.
The 70-member choir will perform under senior choirmaster Sizwe Mondlane.
The group will perform at the international symposium hosted by the International Federation for Choral Music, which brings together choirs, conductor and composers from around the world.
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TLU SA opens young farmer entries
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Entries for the 2026 TLU SA Young Farmer of the Year competition are open and will close on 19 June.
The competition assesses modern farm management, including finance, labour, sustainability and marketing.
Young farmers across South Africa can win prizes such as vehicle sponsorships, cash rewards and a technology package valued at R124 000.
Judging will take place in July, with finalists evaluated on key areas of farm management as the competition aims to develop future agricultural leaders.
The competition assesses modern farm management, including finance, labour, sustainability and marketing.
Young farmers across South Africa can win prizes such as vehicle sponsorships, cash rewards and a technology package valued at R124 000.
Judging will take place in July, with finalists evaluated on key areas of farm management as the competition aims to develop future agricultural leaders.
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Johannesburg opens new digital skills institute
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A new technology institute has opened in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, to train underserved youth for digital jobs and address South Africa’s skills gap.
The Maharishi NextUp Institute of Technology operates from a 10-storey campus at 56 Main Street in the Johannesburg CBD, donated by tech entrepreneurs David and Tracey Frankel.
The institute trains students in artificial intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity, cloud engineering, data science, and digital marketing, with programmes developed alongside industry partners to match job market needs.
MNIT forms part of the Maharishi's Education Town project, which links education, job training, and urban renewal initiatives across the Johannesburg inner city.
The Maharishi NextUp Institute of Technology operates from a 10-storey campus at 56 Main Street in the Johannesburg CBD, donated by tech entrepreneurs David and Tracey Frankel.
The institute trains students in artificial intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity, cloud engineering, data science, and digital marketing, with programmes developed alongside industry partners to match job market needs.
MNIT forms part of the Maharishi's Education Town project, which links education, job training, and urban renewal initiatives across the Johannesburg inner city.
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The Rand is trading at 16.24 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,543.87 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 72,716.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.24 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,543.87 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 72,716.00.
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