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Westdene Residents Revive Local Dam Through Community Planting
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Around 15 residents gathered at Westdene Dam in Johannesburg on Saturday, 10 October, to plant flowers and improve neglected garden beds near a children’s play area.
The initiative, called Mind Your Dam Business, brought residents together to make the public space more welcoming for families and visitors.
Organiser Anthony Bosman says the turnout exceeded expectations, with residents bringing plants, tools and their time to help improve the area.
The initiative, called Mind Your Dam Business, brought residents together to make the public space more welcoming for families and visitors.
Organiser Anthony Bosman says the turnout exceeded expectations, with residents bringing plants, tools and their time to help improve the area.
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Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
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South Africa’s under-19 badminton team won the All Africa Championship after coming from behind to beat Algeria in the final on 10 October.
After losing the opening game, the team fought back to win the next two games 55-49 and 55-41.
National junior coach Dillan Schaap, from Atlasville, celebrated his first African title, with Eastern Gauteng players Ricardo Vigario, Jordan van Tonder and Yi Wen Li helping South Africa secure the win.
The youngsters also earned individual medals, including two silver medals and a bronze.
After losing the opening game, the team fought back to win the next two games 55-49 and 55-41.
National junior coach Dillan Schaap, from Atlasville, celebrated his first African title, with Eastern Gauteng players Ricardo Vigario, Jordan van Tonder and Yi Wen Li helping South Africa secure the win.
The youngsters also earned individual medals, including two silver medals and a bronze.
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South African Landscaper Named Designer Of The Year
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South African landscaper Tim Steyn has been named Landscape Designer of the Year at the 2026 Condé Nast House & Garden South Africa Designers of the Year Awards.
Steyn established his landscaping business in 2004 and has worked on projects across Africa, Europe and the United States.
One of his notable projects is the Legacy Gardens at Brahman Hills in KwaZulu-Natal, which was named the world’s best overseas Royal Horticultural Society Partner Garden, the first time an African garden received the distinction.
Steyn is also working on the 22 hectare Serenity Garden, which is expected to be completed towards the end of this year.
Steyn established his landscaping business in 2004 and has worked on projects across Africa, Europe and the United States.
One of his notable projects is the Legacy Gardens at Brahman Hills in KwaZulu-Natal, which was named the world’s best overseas Royal Horticultural Society Partner Garden, the first time an African garden received the distinction.
Steyn is also working on the 22 hectare Serenity Garden, which is expected to be completed towards the end of this year.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.54 to the US Dollar, 21.88 to the British Pound, and 18.49 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,169.10 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 104.72 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 82,437.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.54 to the US Dollar, 21.88 to the British Pound, and 18.49 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,169.10 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 104.72 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 82,437.00.
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