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Julian Karp to Run 1000th Marathon at Soweto Marathon
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South African endurance runner Julian Karp will make history at the Soweto Marathon on Saturday, 29 November, running his 1,000th official marathon.
Karp began his marathon journey in 1990 and has since completed only officially sanctioned road marathons and ultras, making his record fully verified.
He chose the Soweto Marathon for this milestone, having run the first official race in 1993 and completed 18 more since. The event is known as The People’s Race, symbolising resilience and unity in South Africa.
At 65, Karp continues to inspire the running community, proving dedication and perseverance can turn a personal passion into a historic achievement.
Karp began his marathon journey in 1990 and has since completed only officially sanctioned road marathons and ultras, making his record fully verified.
He chose the Soweto Marathon for this milestone, having run the first official race in 1993 and completed 18 more since. The event is known as The People’s Race, symbolising resilience and unity in South Africa.
At 65, Karp continues to inspire the running community, proving dedication and perseverance can turn a personal passion into a historic achievement.
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Mandisi Dyantyis to Perform at Desmond Tutu Peace Lecture
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The 15th Annual Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture will celebrate peace, compassion, and dialogue on Thursday, 20 November, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Award-winning musical storyteller Mandisi Dyantyis will perform, blending jazz, soul, and spirituality to inspire reflection on faith and shared humanity.
The keynote address by Dr Shashi Tharoor will explore moral courage and leadership in a world facing conflict. Youth debate winners will also be recognised, and the event will launch the Letters of Peace campaign, inviting creative contributions from around the globe.
Award-winning musical storyteller Mandisi Dyantyis will perform, blending jazz, soul, and spirituality to inspire reflection on faith and shared humanity.
The keynote address by Dr Shashi Tharoor will explore moral courage and leadership in a world facing conflict. Youth debate winners will also be recognised, and the event will launch the Letters of Peace campaign, inviting creative contributions from around the globe.
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Vodacom and Starlink Partner to Bring High-Speed Internet to Africa
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Vodacom has teamed up with Elon Musk’s Starlink to expand high-speed internet across several African countries.
The partnership aims to connect rural schools, health centres, and remote communities that have long been without reliable broadband.
Businesses will also benefit, with Vodacom offering Starlink services and equipment, including flexible options like pay-as-you-go backup internet.
The move is set to boost digital inclusion and support economic growth across the continent.
The partnership aims to connect rural schools, health centres, and remote communities that have long been without reliable broadband.
Businesses will also benefit, with Vodacom offering Starlink services and equipment, including flexible options like pay-as-you-go backup internet.
The move is set to boost digital inclusion and support economic growth across the continent.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.03 to the US Dollar, 22.35 to the British Pound, and 19.77 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,236.70 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 62.71 per barrel,.
The Rand is trading at 17.03 to the US Dollar, 22.35 to the British Pound, and 19.77 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,236.70 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 62.71 per barrel,.
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