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Benoni Indians trio represent South Africa in Uganda
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Three players from the Benoni Indians, Kimberly Dowling, Emma Lake and Persephone Schoeman, were part of South Africa’s 18-player squad for the Rising Stars Friendly Baseball Series in Uganda from January 7 to 10.
The U15 tour, organised by South African Baseball, aims to grow women’s baseball on the continent and give young players early international exposure.
South Africa opened the series with a loss to Uganda 8 4, but bounced back to win 6 5 thanks to a late single by Zara Kariem. Former Benoni Indians pitcher Lucy Miller helped close out the match with a calm relief performance.
The U15 tour, organised by South African Baseball, aims to grow women’s baseball on the continent and give young players early international exposure.
South Africa opened the series with a loss to Uganda 8 4, but bounced back to win 6 5 thanks to a late single by Zara Kariem. Former Benoni Indians pitcher Lucy Miller helped close out the match with a calm relief performance.
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ISS Crew Returns After Medical Evacuation
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Four International Space Station crewmembers returned to Earth on Thursday after the first-ever medical evacuation from the orbiting lab. The capsule carrying Americans Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, and Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui splashed down off San Diego at 10:41 am South African time.
NASA says the affected crewmember is stable and the return was planned for medical evaluation, not an emergency.
The crew had spent five months in space. Remaining aboard the station are American Chris Williams and Russian cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev.
The ISS continues to support international research and cooperation, preparing for future missions to the Moon and Mars.
NASA says the affected crewmember is stable and the return was planned for medical evaluation, not an emergency.
The crew had spent five months in space. Remaining aboard the station are American Chris Williams and Russian cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev.
The ISS continues to support international research and cooperation, preparing for future missions to the Moon and Mars.
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Community Kindness Gives Fourways Gardener a New Set of Wheels
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A simple online post has turned into a powerful act of community kindness in Fourways.
Resident Rene Theron reached out to a local group looking for affordable repairs for her gardener Daniel Selomo’s bicycle, which had faulty brakes and a damaged suspension.
Instead of just recommendations, support poured in. Cycle Lab and members of the cycling community offered to repair the bicycle at no cost.
When Theron collected it, the bike had been fitted with multiple new parts and looked almost brand new.
Selomo was stunned by the gesture and even offered to pay for the repairs, before learning it was a gift
Theron says the experience highlighted the generosity that still exists within local communities
Resident Rene Theron reached out to a local group looking for affordable repairs for her gardener Daniel Selomo’s bicycle, which had faulty brakes and a damaged suspension.
Instead of just recommendations, support poured in. Cycle Lab and members of the cycling community offered to repair the bicycle at no cost.
When Theron collected it, the bike had been fitted with multiple new parts and looked almost brand new.
Selomo was stunned by the gesture and even offered to pay for the repairs, before learning it was a gift
Theron says the experience highlighted the generosity that still exists within local communities
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.38 to the US Dollar, 21.90 to the British Pound, and 19.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,613.49 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is 66.52 and a Bitcoin will set you back 96,301.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.38 to the US Dollar, 21.90 to the British Pound, and 19.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,613.49 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is 66.52 and a Bitcoin will set you back 96,301.00.
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