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Cape 1000 Rally Shortlisted For International Motoring Award
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The Cape 1000, a five-day classic car rally through the Western Cape, has been shortlisted for Rally or Tour of the Year at the 2026 International Historic Motoring Awards.
Founded in 2022, the event challenges drivers to maintain precise timings along scenic routes while showcasing classic and collectable cars.
The 2026 rally also raised more than R300,000 for the Motorsport Legends Benevolent Fund and the QuadPara Association of South Africa.
The next edition will run from 20 to 25 March 2027, with around 70 cars expected to take part.
Founded in 2022, the event challenges drivers to maintain precise timings along scenic routes while showcasing classic and collectable cars.
The 2026 rally also raised more than R300,000 for the Motorsport Legends Benevolent Fund and the QuadPara Association of South Africa.
The next edition will run from 20 to 25 March 2027, with around 70 cars expected to take part.
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Limpopo Hosts Its First Hotel And Home Design Fair
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Limpopo is hosting its first Hotel and Home Design Fair, bringing together more than 60 exhibitors from five provinces to showcase furniture, textiles, décor, art and hospitality products.
The three day event takes place at the T49 Hangar at Polokwane International Airport, giving designers, manufacturers and businesses an opportunity to connect with hotel operators, property developers and interior designers.
South African design brand MAXHOSA AFRICA is also curating the VIP lounge, while industry discussions will give visitors insights into the design and hospitality sectors.
The three day event takes place at the T49 Hangar at Polokwane International Airport, giving designers, manufacturers and businesses an opportunity to connect with hotel operators, property developers and interior designers.
South African design brand MAXHOSA AFRICA is also curating the VIP lounge, while industry discussions will give visitors insights into the design and hospitality sectors.
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Young Entrepreneurs Win Bursaries And Business Support At Benoni Pitch Festival
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Rotary BizEast hosted its inaugural Ultimate Pitch Festival at Grasslands Driving Range on 10 October, giving young entrepreneurs an opportunity to present their business ideas, receive feedback and connect with potential supporters.
Fourteen year old Lihle Brian Mfenqa won the Just an Idea category, receiving a R28,000 BIP Varsity bursary, a laptop and other prizes. Onalerona Lionel Tudu won the category for early stage businesses, earning a R25,000 Lyceum bursary and additional prizes.
Contestants also gained access to learning and mentoring opportunities, while Rotary for Business Johannesburg East plans to continue supporting finalists as they develop their businesses.
Fourteen year old Lihle Brian Mfenqa won the Just an Idea category, receiving a R28,000 BIP Varsity bursary, a laptop and other prizes. Onalerona Lionel Tudu won the category for early stage businesses, earning a R25,000 Lyceum bursary and additional prizes.
Contestants also gained access to learning and mentoring opportunities, while Rotary for Business Johannesburg East plans to continue supporting finalists as they develop their businesses.
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Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.54 to the US Dollar, 21.91 to the British Pound, and 18.53 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,144.33 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 106.06 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,347.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.54 to the US Dollar, 21.91 to the British Pound, and 18.53 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,144.33 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 106.06 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,347.00.
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