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Gauteng Wins Inaugural International Green Mace Award
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Gauteng has received an inaugural international Green Mace Award for its environmental sustainability efforts.
The recognition follows initiatives including energy-efficient lighting, plans to install solar panels and an electric vehicle charging station.
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature has also planted indigenous trees at the Mothong African Heritage Site as part of the One Million Trees Campaign.
It says it plans to extend its environmental initiatives into more communities across Gauteng.
The recognition follows initiatives including energy-efficient lighting, plans to install solar panels and an electric vehicle charging station.
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature has also planted indigenous trees at the Mothong African Heritage Site as part of the One Million Trees Campaign.
It says it plans to extend its environmental initiatives into more communities across Gauteng.
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Greenside High Principal Wins Education Award
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Greenside High School principal Craigh Strauss has won an honorary award in the education category at the Forty Under 40 South Africa 2026 Awards.
The awards recognise young leaders under the age of 40 for their professional achievements, business growth and community service.
Strauss oversees leadership programmes, community outreach initiatives and wellness days at the school.
These programmes help learners develop leadership skills and engage with issues affecting their communities.
The awards recognise young leaders under the age of 40 for their professional achievements, business growth and community service.
Strauss oversees leadership programmes, community outreach initiatives and wellness days at the school.
These programmes help learners develop leadership skills and engage with issues affecting their communities.
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African Filmmakers Secure R2 Million at Durban FilmMart
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African filmmakers have secured more than R2 million in awards and opportunities at the 17th Durban FilmMart.
The event, held in Durban from October 9 to 12, brought together 1,131 film professionals and delegates from 56 countries.
Thirty partners presented 39 awards, including cash grants, mentorship, distribution support and opportunities to participate in international film festivals and markets.
The awards aim to help filmmakers develop their projects and bring their stories to wider audiences.
The event, held in Durban from October 9 to 12, brought together 1,131 film professionals and delegates from 56 countries.
Thirty partners presented 39 awards, including cash grants, mentorship, distribution support and opportunities to participate in international film festivals and markets.
The awards aim to help filmmakers develop their projects and bring their stories to wider audiences.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
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 81,549.00.
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 81,549.00.
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