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South African referees selected for the upcoming FIFA World Cup
Story 1
South African referees Abongile Tom and Zakhele Siwela have been selected to officiate at the FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Tom will take charge of matches at his first senior World Cup, while Siwela will serve as an assistant referee at his third tournament.
They are among 52 referees, 88 assistant referees, and 30 VAR officials chosen across FIFA’s six confederations.
The appointments mark South African representation in the officiating team at the global tournament.
Tom will take charge of matches at his first senior World Cup, while Siwela will serve as an assistant referee at his third tournament.
They are among 52 referees, 88 assistant referees, and 30 VAR officials chosen across FIFA’s six confederations.
The appointments mark South African representation in the officiating team at the global tournament.
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Santa Shoebox Project opens 2026 applications for schools and ECD centres
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The Santa Shoebox Project is inviting South African schools and Early Childhood Development centres to apply to receive support in 2026.
Applications open on 7-April and close on 23 April, with selection confirmed by mid-June.
Selected facilities will receive personalised shoeboxes containing food, clothing, stationery and toys, and may also get refurbished ECD spaces, reading corners, and teacher training.
The initiative focuses on vulnerable children in both urban and rural areas, helping them access necessities and support for early education.
Applications open on 7-April and close on 23 April, with selection confirmed by mid-June.
Selected facilities will receive personalised shoeboxes containing food, clothing, stationery and toys, and may also get refurbished ECD spaces, reading corners, and teacher training.
The initiative focuses on vulnerable children in both urban and rural areas, helping them access necessities and support for early education.
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Sophiatown returns to the stage from 11 April
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The theatre production Sophiatown returns to the stage from tomorrow until 24 April, and again from 5 to 8 May 2026.
The play revisits the history of the Johannesburg suburb known in the 1950s for its music, journalism, politics, and vibrant street life before its forced removals.
It follows the stories of people who lived in the community during that period and reflects on its cultural legacy.
Director Aubrey Sekhabi says the production reimagines the story of Sophiatown for a new generation of audiences:
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The play revisits the history of the Johannesburg suburb known in the 1950s for its music, journalism, politics, and vibrant street life before its forced removals.
It follows the stories of people who lived in the community during that period and reflects on its cultural legacy.
Director Aubrey Sekhabi says the production reimagines the story of Sophiatown for a new generation of audiences:
*sound*
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Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.36 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,711.43 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 71,671.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.36 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,711.43 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 71,671.00.
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