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Healthcare Excellence And Leadership Celebrated At 2026 Awards
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South African medical professionals were celebrated at the 2026 Business Side of Medicine Gala and Awards, which recognised excellence, innovation and leadership in healthcare.
The event also promotes the development of doctors as business leaders by providing educational workshops, networking opportunities and practical guidance on managing sustainable medical practices.
Among this year's award recipients was Dr Phumudzo Brigett Nemutaduni, a specialist nuclear medicine physician at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University and Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, who received a Health Leadership Award.
The gala was held at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg.
The event also promotes the development of doctors as business leaders by providing educational workshops, networking opportunities and practical guidance on managing sustainable medical practices.
Among this year's award recipients was Dr Phumudzo Brigett Nemutaduni, a specialist nuclear medicine physician at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University and Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, who received a Health Leadership Award.
The gala was held at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg.
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South African Learners Excel In National Entrepreneurship Challenge
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The Allan Gray Entrepreneurship Challenge has announced its 2026 winners, celebrating ten years of developing business skills among young people through interactive games and practical competitions.
The programme gives learners a chance to test their business knowledge through an online game involving decision-making and problem-solving, as well as a pitching competition where they present their own business ideas.
Makhado Rendani from Curro Hazeldean High School in Pretoria won the online game, while Philasande Makhathini from Khombindlela High School in Empangeni took first place in the pitching competition.
The programme gives learners a chance to test their business knowledge through an online game involving decision-making and problem-solving, as well as a pitching competition where they present their own business ideas.
Makhado Rendani from Curro Hazeldean High School in Pretoria won the online game, while Philasande Makhathini from Khombindlela High School in Empangeni took first place in the pitching competition.
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South African Charity Named Finalist For Global Sailing Award
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Cape Town-based charity The Little Optimist Trust has been named one of four finalists for the 2026 World Sailing 11th Hour Racing Impact Award. The international award recognises organisations that use sailing to create meaningful change and improve people's lives.
The South African non-profit is competing against organisations from the United States, Germany and India. Its nomination puts the spotlight on the work being done by smaller charities to make sailing more accessible and use sport as a tool for positive change.
The winner will be announced at the World Sailing Awards ceremony in China on 18 November.
The South African non-profit is competing against organisations from the United States, Germany and India. Its nomination puts the spotlight on the work being done by smaller charities to make sailing more accessible and use sport as a tool for positive change.
The winner will be announced at the World Sailing Awards ceremony in China on 18 November.
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The Rand is trading at 16.56 to the US Dollar, 22.06 to the British Pound, and 18.45 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,049.63 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 91.49 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 73,715.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.56 to the US Dollar, 22.06 to the British Pound, and 18.45 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,049.63 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 91.49 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 73,715.00.
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