News Bulletin of 12 December 2025, 8am

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Joburg Ballet School’s year-end show
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Young dancers from Soweto, Alexandra, and Braamfontein performed at Joburg Ballet School’s year-end show, Seasons of Dance, at the Soweto Theatre on Sunday.
The students showcased ballet, hip-hop, and contemporary routines, performing alongside professionals from Maison De La Dance.
This year, 50 students took part in Cecchetti-graded ballet exams, earning eight merits and 42 distinctions.
The schools seek to give children dance training and a safe space to develop skills, confidence, and a love for the arts.
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Community and Wildlife Wellness Campaign
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A Community and Wildlife Wellness Campaign at Transnet’s Pyramid South site in Tshwane, is bringing wildlife and environmental awareness to local communities.
The project by Sinqobile Equestrian Security Services, TRIM Security and Forensics, and Rooi Kat Conservation will teach students about biodiversity and protecting ecosystems.
The partners first introduced the school outreach programme in Mamelodi to encourage young people to adopt responsible behaviour and a love for nature.
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Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital annual parade
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The Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, in Cape Town, kicked off the festive season with its annual parade for young patients yesterday.
Staff, Emergency Medical Services and Fire and Rescue teams moved through the wards, delivering gifts and greeting children.
Santa Claus joined the visit, adding excitement as he handed out presents and stopped for photos.
The children's hopsital's CEO Anita Parbhoo says the event gave patients a joyful break from treatment and brought the hospital community together in the spirit of the season:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.87 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,214.23 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 92,308.00.
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Australia introduces funding for athletes
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Australia has launched a fund worth 564-million-rand for athletes before the Games in Brisbane in 2032.
This would include retirement grants for Olympians and cash awards to help female athletes return to elite competition after giving birth.
The president of the Australian Olympic Committee, Ian Chesterman, says many athletes reach the end of their careers with very little financial support and this contribution will make a difference to their retirement.
He says although Olympians don’t do it for the money, financial sacrifice is involved.
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