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Philipstown Wire-Car Film Earns Emmy Nomination
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Philipstown’s wire-car film has been nominated for an Emmy Award in the Sports Documentary category.
The documentary follows children in the Northern Cape town as they build cars from scrap materials and race them over a three-kilometre course.
The film is one of four nominees, competing against productions from Brazil, Spain and Britain.
It was made to promote Philipstown and attract support for programmes benefiting local youth.
The awards ceremony takes place in New York on the 23rd of November.
The documentary follows children in the Northern Cape town as they build cars from scrap materials and race them over a three-kilometre course.
The film is one of four nominees, competing against productions from Brazil, Spain and Britain.
It was made to promote Philipstown and attract support for programmes benefiting local youth.
The awards ceremony takes place in New York on the 23rd of November.
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Durban ICC Wins Two Top Convention Awards
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The Durban International Convention Centre has won two awards at the 2026 World MICE Awards, being named Africa’s and South Africa’s Best Convention Centre.
The awards ceremony was held in Jamaica on Monday, marking the fourth time the centre has won the African title and the sixth time it has received the South African award.
The recognition comes as Durban prepares to host more international business events, including the 2028 World Trade Centres Association Global Business Forum.
The centre says the awards recognise the work of its staff and its contribution to business tourism and economic development in Durban.
The awards ceremony was held in Jamaica on Monday, marking the fourth time the centre has won the African title and the sixth time it has received the South African award.
The recognition comes as Durban prepares to host more international business events, including the 2028 World Trade Centres Association Global Business Forum.
The centre says the awards recognise the work of its staff and its contribution to business tourism and economic development in Durban.
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Our Origin Festival Connects People Through Culture
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Our Origin Festival director Keamo Rakgoadi says the festival aims to connect people through culture, nature and shared experiences.
The three-day event runs from Friday to Sunday at the Cradle of Humankind, bringing together musicians, scientists, Indigenous knowledge holders and families.
The programme includes live music, cultural ceremonies, discussions on science and healing, and activities focused on caring for the environment:
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The three-day event runs from Friday to Sunday at the Cradle of Humankind, bringing together musicians, scientists, Indigenous knowledge holders and families.
The programme includes live music, cultural ceremonies, discussions on science and healing, and activities focused on caring for the environment:
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The Rand is trading at 16.59 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
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The Rand is trading at 16.59 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,162.49 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 81,227.00.
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