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South African referees selected for the upcoming FIFA World Cup
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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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“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” on show
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“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” is on stage at Theatre on the Square in Sandton until 11 April, then at Irene Village Theatre until 18 April.
Audiences can watch Charlie explore Willy Wonka’s factory, enjoy musical numbers, and experience the story’s sweets, surprises, and life lessons.
Director Kerry-Anne Beldon says the production features songs from various adaptations, including "Pure Imagination," and focuses on themes of hope and kindness:
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Audiences can watch Charlie explore Willy Wonka’s factory, enjoy musical numbers, and experience the story’s sweets, surprises, and life lessons.
Director Kerry-Anne Beldon says the production features songs from various adaptations, including "Pure Imagination," and focuses on themes of hope and kindness:
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Cape Town job event to connect young people with work opportunities
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Young job seekers in Cape Town will get access to employment opportunities when “A Day of 1000 Opportunities” takes place at Athlone Stadium on 16 April 2026.
The event brings together employers in the Business Process Outsourcing sector, with interviews, registration, and career guidance running from 08:00 to 17:00.
Organisers say the initiative connects unemployed youth aged 18 to 34 with companies hiring in the industry.
Applicants must bring identification, have a Grade 12 qualification, be unemployed, and live in the Western Cape.
The event brings together employers in the Business Process Outsourcing sector, with interviews, registration, and career guidance running from 08:00 to 17:00.
Organisers say the initiative connects unemployed youth aged 18 to 34 with companies hiring in the industry.
Applicants must bring identification, have a Grade 12 qualification, be unemployed, and live in the Western Cape.
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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 72,192.00.
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 72,192.00.
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