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South African Learners Recognised At National Skills Competition
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The Sasol Foundation and its partners recognised South Africa’s emerging technical talent at the 2026 National Skills Competition awards, held at the Birchwood Hotel in October.
A total of 151 learners and 77 teachers from all nine provinces reached the national finals after more than 17,000 learners entered the qualifying rounds. Participants competed in 11 practical fields, including welding, plumbing, automotive technology and electrical systems.
Category winners received vouchers, tools and online courses, while construction winner Simthandile Mkwanazi secured an apprenticeship worth R250,000 from Resolution Circle.
A total of 151 learners and 77 teachers from all nine provinces reached the national finals after more than 17,000 learners entered the qualifying rounds. Participants competed in 11 practical fields, including welding, plumbing, automotive technology and electrical systems.
Category winners received vouchers, tools and online courses, while construction winner Simthandile Mkwanazi secured an apprenticeship worth R250,000 from Resolution Circle.
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Cape Town Ranks Among The World’s Top 50 Halloween Destinations
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Cape Town has secured 48th place on Travel and Tour World’s 2026 list of the world’s top 50 Halloween destinations, putting South Africa on the international tourism map.
The city’s spooky appeal includes legends such as the Flying Dutchman ghost ship, the Castle of Good Hope and the tale of Jan van Hunks and the Devil on Devil’s Peak.
Visitors can also join the family friendly Cape Town Zombie Walk on 31 October, supporting the Lucky Lucy Foundation’s animal rescue work.
The city’s spooky appeal includes legends such as the Flying Dutchman ghost ship, the Castle of Good Hope and the tale of Jan van Hunks and the Devil on Devil’s Peak.
Visitors can also join the family friendly Cape Town Zombie Walk on 31 October, supporting the Lucky Lucy Foundation’s animal rescue work.
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Our Origin Festival Brings Music And Indigenous Knowledge To The Cradle
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Our Origin Festival will bring musicians, Indigenous knowledge holders, scientists and families together at the Cradle of Humankind from 16 to 18 October.
The three-day gathering will combine live performances, discussions, healing activities and environmental action, with artists including Bongeziwe Mabandla, TRESOR, Buhlebendalo and Tubatsi Mpho Moloi.
Dr Zach Bush, a United States physician specialising in internal medicine and endocrinology, will explore the connection between human health, food systems and the natural environment.
Bush says the Origin movement brings science and ancestral wisdom together to help restore health and harmony with the Earth.
The three-day gathering will combine live performances, discussions, healing activities and environmental action, with artists including Bongeziwe Mabandla, TRESOR, Buhlebendalo and Tubatsi Mpho Moloi.
Dr Zach Bush, a United States physician specialising in internal medicine and endocrinology, will explore the connection between human health, food systems and the natural environment.
Bush says the Origin movement brings science and ancestral wisdom together to help restore health and harmony with the Earth.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.48 to the US Dollar, 21.82 to the British Pound, and 18.44 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,186.78 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 106.65 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 83,234.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.48 to the US Dollar, 21.82 to the British Pound, and 18.44 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,186.78 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 106.65 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 83,234.00.
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