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UPYC wins big at Prague choral festival
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The University of Pretoria Youth Choir competed at the Prague Advent and Christmas Choral Festival, winning gold in the Mixed Youth Choir category and a special jury prize for Vocal Culture.
They also earned the festival’s Absolute Winner title.
Their European tour included performances in Prague and a visit to the South African embassy in Berlin.
The choir, led by Lhente Mari Pitout, proudly represented South Africa, sharing the country's music with the world.
They also earned the festival’s Absolute Winner title.
Their European tour included performances in Prague and a visit to the South African embassy in Berlin.
The choir, led by Lhente Mari Pitout, proudly represented South Africa, sharing the country's music with the world.
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The Smile Foundation partners with SA's academic hospitals
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21-children have received life-changing reconstructive surgeries at George Hospital, restoring smiles and boosting confidence.
The surgeries were provided through The Smile Foundation, which partners with academic hospitals across South Africa, to offer facial reconstructive procedures for children with correctable deformities and burn injuries.
Tshidi Chabane-Xaba, Chief Operating Officer of the Smile Foundation, says the work brings hope and transformation to children and their families:
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The surgeries were provided through The Smile Foundation, which partners with academic hospitals across South Africa, to offer facial reconstructive procedures for children with correctable deformities and burn injuries.
Tshidi Chabane-Xaba, Chief Operating Officer of the Smile Foundation, says the work brings hope and transformation to children and their families:
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17-million-rand announced for 2026 MGM Slam
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Top men's tennis players, will compete for 17-million-rand at the MGM Slam in Las Vegas next year.
The tournament, being played in March, will feature eight of the world’s elite men’s players.
The world number 6 and highest-ranked American, Taylor Fritz will headline the event joined by his compatriot Tommy Paul, who is currently ranked 20th.
The tournament, being played in March, will feature eight of the world’s elite men’s players.
The world number 6 and highest-ranked American, Taylor Fritz will headline the event joined by his compatriot Tommy Paul, who is currently ranked 20th.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.05 to the US Dollar, 22.67 to the British Pound, and 19.82 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,186.47 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 92,569.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.05 to the US Dollar, 22.67 to the British Pound, and 19.82 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,186.47 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 92,569.00.
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