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Arabella Molefi named South Africa's top English olympiad
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A Grade 12 learner from Future Nation Schools in Fleurhof has been crowned South Africa’s top performer in the 2026 English Olympiad.
Arabella Molefi secured the top national position
and received a Diamond Award, placing her as the country's highest achiever in the Olympiad.
Her performance reflects outstanding language proficiency, critical thinking and academic excellence.
The English Olympiad challenges learners to apply advanced language, comprehension and analytical skills, recognising those who demonstrate exceptional command of English and higher-order thinking.
Molefi is joined by two other matric learners from the school who secured outstanding national rankings in one of the most prestigious academic language competitions in the country.
Arabella Molefi secured the top national position
and received a Diamond Award, placing her as the country's highest achiever in the Olympiad.
Her performance reflects outstanding language proficiency, critical thinking and academic excellence.
The English Olympiad challenges learners to apply advanced language, comprehension and analytical skills, recognising those who demonstrate exceptional command of English and higher-order thinking.
Molefi is joined by two other matric learners from the school who secured outstanding national rankings in one of the most prestigious academic language competitions in the country.
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Palesa Kadi appointed National Arts Festival CEO
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The National Arts Festival has officially appointed Palesa Kadi as its new Chief Executive Officer from the 1st of August.
The announcement was made during the closing weekend of the National Arts Festival in Makhanda in the Eastern Cape, which drew robust audiences to a packed programme that featured local and international productions.
Kadi brings over two decades of experience across the cultural and creative economy, with an extensive background that spans heritage, broadcasting regulation and strategic communications.
Kadi says the province is rich in talent and culture,
and sats the festival provides a platform for the world to experience the diversity and creativity of South African artists.
The announcement was made during the closing weekend of the National Arts Festival in Makhanda in the Eastern Cape, which drew robust audiences to a packed programme that featured local and international productions.
Kadi brings over two decades of experience across the cultural and creative economy, with an extensive background that spans heritage, broadcasting regulation and strategic communications.
Kadi says the province is rich in talent and culture,
and sats the festival provides a platform for the world to experience the diversity and creativity of South African artists.
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Junior Portrait Awards celebrate emerging artistic talent
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The winners of this year's Junior Portrait Awards have been announced at the Rust-en-Vrede Gallery in Cape Town.
The awards celebrated the work of young and emerging portrait artists while recognising the importance of nurturing creative talent through mentorship and professional development opportunities.
The initiative helps to bridge gaps by opening pathways to further study, exhibitions and professional networks.
The awards celebrated the work of young and emerging portrait artists while recognising the importance of nurturing creative talent through mentorship and professional development opportunities.
The initiative helps to bridge gaps by opening pathways to further study, exhibitions and professional networks.
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