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Joburg Swimmer Qualifies for World Championships
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Johannesburg swimmer Lorenzo Cazzavillan has qualified for the World Down Syndrome Swimming Championships in Portugal, taking place from the 30th of October to the 7th of November.
The 21-year-old secured three qualifying A times and one B time after years of training and competing at national level.
His family is raising funds for flights, accommodation and specialist racing equipment to support his participation in the international competition.
The 21-year-old secured three qualifying A times and one B time after years of training and competing at national level.
His family is raising funds for flights, accommodation and specialist racing equipment to support his participation in the international competition.
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Durban FilmMart Awards African Filmmakers
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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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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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Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 0.00 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 80,756.00.
The Rand is trading at 0.00 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 80,756.00.
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