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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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African Filmmakers Secure R2 Million
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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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Tim Steyn Wins Top Landscape Design Award
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South African landscaper Tim Steyn says his work on the Serenity Garden aims to help visitors connect with nature, following his win at the 2026 Condé Nast House & Garden South Africa Designers of the Year Awards.
Steyn was named Landscape Designer of the Year for his work, which includes the Legacy Gardens at Brahman Hills in KwaZulu-Natal.
He is now working on the 22-hectare Serenity Garden, which will feature winding paths, waterfalls and quiet spaces for visitors.
The project is expected to be completed towards the end of 2026.
Steyn was named Landscape Designer of the Year for his work, which includes the Legacy Gardens at Brahman Hills in KwaZulu-Natal.
He is now working on the 22-hectare Serenity Garden, which will feature winding paths, waterfalls and quiet spaces for visitors.
The project is expected to be completed towards the end of 2026.
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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 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,551.00.
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