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Schools Share R8.6m in Football Grants
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Schools across South Africa have shared R8.6 million in infrastructure grants following the 2026 Kay Motsepe Schools Football Championship finals in Pretoria.
Navalsig High School, Laerskool Queenswood and St Marks Academy won national titles in their respective divisions, with Navalsig receiving the largest grant of R3 million.
The funding will help schools improve facilities, including classrooms, water infrastructure, transport and sports fields.
The competition gives young footballers from schools across the country a chance to showcase their talent and compete at national level.
Navalsig High School, Laerskool Queenswood and St Marks Academy won national titles in their respective divisions, with Navalsig receiving the largest grant of R3 million.
The funding will help schools improve facilities, including classrooms, water infrastructure, transport and sports fields.
The competition gives young footballers from schools across the country a chance to showcase their talent and compete at national level.
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Wits Announces 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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Cape Town Firefighters Win 21 Medals
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Cape Town firefighters have won 21 medals at the Toughest Firefighter Alive competition in George, including 17 gold, three silver and one bronze.
The team of 23 firefighters competed in individual and relay events that tested their fitness, strength and ability to tackle firefighting challenges in full protective gear.
More than 300 firefighters and 51 relay teams from South Africa, Botswana and Namibia took part in the competition.
The team of 23 firefighters competed in individual and relay events that tested their fitness, strength and ability to tackle firefighting challenges in full protective gear.
More than 300 firefighters and 51 relay teams from South Africa, Botswana and Namibia took part in the competition.
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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 84,047.00.
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 84,047.00.
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