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South African Talent Recognised In 2026 National Film And TV Awards
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The 2026 National Film and Television Awards South Africa have announced their nominees, celebrating local talent across film, television, documentaries and digital entertainment.
Netflix series The Polygamist leads the nominations, following its international success with 27.6 million views and reaching number one in 21 countries.
The awards also recognise actors, filmmakers, presenters and production teams, giving both established and emerging talent greater visibility. Public voting allows audiences to support their favourite productions, with winners announced at Emperors Palace on 19 November.
Netflix series The Polygamist leads the nominations, following its international success with 27.6 million views and reaching number one in 21 countries.
The awards also recognise actors, filmmakers, presenters and production teams, giving both established and emerging talent greater visibility. Public voting allows audiences to support their favourite productions, with winners announced at Emperors Palace on 19 November.
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Team South Africa Reaches Record Medal Tally At Youth Olympics
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Team South Africa has secured a record 11 medals at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, with three gold, five silver and three bronze.
The young athletes have delivered an impressive performance, showcasing South African talent on the international stage. The medal tally surpasses the country's previous best of nine medals at the 2010 Youth Olympics.
Megan Nieman was Team South Africa's first female gold medallist at the Games, winning the women's 400-metre hurdles. She says she is proud of her achievement. *
The young athletes have delivered an impressive performance, showcasing South African talent on the international stage. The medal tally surpasses the country's previous best of nine medals at the 2010 Youth Olympics.
Megan Nieman was Team South Africa's first female gold medallist at the Games, winning the women's 400-metre hurdles. She says she is proud of her achievement. *
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Cape Town Designer Creates Mayor’s Festive Jersey And Donates Prize To Girls
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Cape Town fashion educator Inez Shaw has handed over a handmade crochet jersey to Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis after winning the City's Wear the Hope competition.
The granny-square design features the isiXhosa words Masikhuthazane, meaning “let us encourage one another”, reflecting the support and collaboration behind its creation.
Shaw, who learned to crochet from her grandmother at just four years old, also donated her R5,000 prize to Molo Mhlaba, an organisation supporting girls' education, to provide learners with art supplies.
The granny-square design features the isiXhosa words Masikhuthazane, meaning “let us encourage one another”, reflecting the support and collaboration behind its creation.
Shaw, who learned to crochet from her grandmother at just four years old, also donated her R5,000 prize to Molo Mhlaba, an organisation supporting girls' education, to provide learners with art supplies.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.67 to the US Dollar, 22.10 to the British Pound, and 18.48 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,937.73 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at92.76 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 72,549.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.67 to the US Dollar, 22.10 to the British Pound, and 18.48 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,937.73 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at92.76 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 72,549.00.
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