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Tim Steyn Wins Landscape Design Award
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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.
His work includes the Legacy Gardens at Brahman Hills in KwaZulu-Natal, which became the first African garden to win the Royal Horticultural Society’s award for the best overseas partner garden.
Steyn is now working on the Serenity Garden, a 22-hectare project featuring winding paths, waterfalls and quiet spaces where visitors can relax and connect with nature.
The garden is expected to be completed towards the end of 2026.
His work includes the Legacy Gardens at Brahman Hills in KwaZulu-Natal, which became the first African garden to win the Royal Horticultural Society’s award for the best overseas partner garden.
Steyn is now working on the Serenity Garden, a 22-hectare project featuring winding paths, waterfalls and quiet spaces where visitors can relax and connect with nature.
The garden is expected to be completed towards the end of 2026.
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Wits Unveils R341m Cultural Precinct
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Wits University has announced a R341 million cultural precinct in Braamfontein, aimed at bringing arts and culture closer to Johannesburg residents.
The five-year project will include new and upgraded theatres, exhibition spaces, performance venues and academic facilities.
The development aims to strengthen the link between the university and the city while contributing to the regeneration of Johannesburg.
Peter Bezuidenhoudt, Wits University’s Director of Development:
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The five-year project will include new and upgraded theatres, exhibition spaces, performance venues and academic facilities.
The development aims to strengthen the link between the university and the city while contributing to the regeneration of Johannesburg.
Peter Bezuidenhoudt, Wits University’s Director of Development:
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Kyla Mthethwa Wins World Championship Silver
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Potchefstroom student Kyla Mthethwa has won silver with the South African national team at the Majorette World Championships in Poland.
Competing against participants from 39 countries, Mthethwa finished third in South Africa and 12th in the world in Mace Solo.
She also placed sixth in Baton Flag and fifth in Mini Mace, while competing in Classic Baton.
Competing against participants from 39 countries, Mthethwa finished third in South Africa and 12th in the world in Mace Solo.
She also placed sixth in Baton Flag and fifth in Mini Mace, while competing in Classic Baton.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.50 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,195.63 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 84,028.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.50 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,195.63 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 84,028.00.
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