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2025 SPAR National Netball Championships
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Johannesburg hosted the 2025 SPAR National Netball Championships in Boksburg from early December as part of the national “16 Days of Activism.”
More than 100 teams competed under the guidance of SPAR Group and Netball South Africa.
The tournament combined sport with social campaigns: organisers ran daily awareness drives on GBV and period poverty, and also facilitated youth dialogues and on-site content creation.
On court, Johannesburg’s teams won both senior and Under-21 titles — the senior side edged Cape Town 52–51 in the final; the Under-21 team beat Dr Kenneth Kaunda 44–33.
More than 100 teams competed under the guidance of SPAR Group and Netball South Africa.
The tournament combined sport with social campaigns: organisers ran daily awareness drives on GBV and period poverty, and also facilitated youth dialogues and on-site content creation.
On court, Johannesburg’s teams won both senior and Under-21 titles — the senior side edged Cape Town 52–51 in the final; the Under-21 team beat Dr Kenneth Kaunda 44–33.
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Castle of Good Hope
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The Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town has opened the Blue Era Permanent Exhibition, a collection of 12 paintings created and sponsored by Dr Willa Boezak to document Nelson Mandela’s life and work.
The installation marks ongoing efforts to transform the Castle into a space that represents all South African heritages.
The exhibition records Mandela’s activism, leadership and impact through visual archives rather than commentary.
Organisers want to draw visitors into the historical record and ensure that Mandela’s message of peace, equality, and nation building continues to inspire future generations.
The installation marks ongoing efforts to transform the Castle into a space that represents all South African heritages.
The exhibition records Mandela’s activism, leadership and impact through visual archives rather than commentary.
Organisers want to draw visitors into the historical record and ensure that Mandela’s message of peace, equality, and nation building continues to inspire future generations.
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Kruger National Park upgraded ahead of festive
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Kruger National Park has upgraded several visitor facilities ahead of the festive season.
Workers have renovated about 40% of Skukuza’s rondavels and added new attractions, including the Train on the Bridge.
The R700-million project, funded by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, uses locally sourced furniture and materials.
The revamp was done to boost visitor capacity and support surrounding communities.9-Springboks have been included in the Bulls’ touring squad for the Champions Cup match against Northampton Saints in England.
Flyhalf Handré Pollard is being rested according to the Boks’ manadatory rest period, but the Pretoria team can count on other Boks such as Johan Grobbelaar, Cobus Wiese, Akker van der Merwe and Willie le Roux.
The Bulls hope to bounce back from last weekend’s loss to defending champion Bordeaux-Begles at Loftus.
Kruger National Park Spokesperson Ray Thakhuli:
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Workers have renovated about 40% of Skukuza’s rondavels and added new attractions, including the Train on the Bridge.
The R700-million project, funded by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, uses locally sourced furniture and materials.
The revamp was done to boost visitor capacity and support surrounding communities.9-Springboks have been included in the Bulls’ touring squad for the Champions Cup match against Northampton Saints in England.
Flyhalf Handré Pollard is being rested according to the Boks’ manadatory rest period, but the Pretoria team can count on other Boks such as Johan Grobbelaar, Cobus Wiese, Akker van der Merwe and Willie le Roux.
The Bulls hope to bounce back from last weekend’s loss to defending champion Bordeaux-Begles at Loftus.
Kruger National Park Spokesperson Ray Thakhuli:
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The Rand is trading at 16.91 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 19.78 to the Euro.
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The Rand is trading at 16.91 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 19.78 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,207.20 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 89,751.00.
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