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World Cup themed cat show delights Bedfordview
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Cat lovers gathered at the Jeppe Quondam Sports Club in Bedfordview for a World Cup themed All Breeds Championship Cat Show featuring about 90 cats from a variety of breeds.
Hosted by the National Cat Society, the event brought together breeders, owners and judges to celebrate responsible cat breeding and educate the public about different breeds and feline care.
The football themed competition also saw exhibitors decorate their cats' enclosures, creating a fun family day for animal lovers of all ages.
Hosted by the National Cat Society, the event brought together breeders, owners and judges to celebrate responsible cat breeding and educate the public about different breeds and feline care.
The football themed competition also saw exhibitors decorate their cats' enclosures, creating a fun family day for animal lovers of all ages.
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R2.5 million programme grows rural businesses in the Eastern Cape
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A business development programme founded by local development practitioner Luyolo Mapekula is helping youth owned businesses in the Eastern Cape secure funding, expand production and create jobs.
Launched in the Ingquza Hill Local Municipality in 2023, the initiative has already unlocked more than R2.5 million for entrepreneurs in sectors including clothing manufacturing, technology and tourism.
Organisers say the programme is building sustainable businesses and creating new economic opportunities in rural communities.
Launched in the Ingquza Hill Local Municipality in 2023, the initiative has already unlocked more than R2.5 million for entrepreneurs in sectors including clothing manufacturing, technology and tourism.
Organisers say the programme is building sustainable businesses and creating new economic opportunities in rural communities.
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South Africa to Send Rooibos Seeds to the International Space Station
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South Africa is preparing to send Rooibos seeds to the International Space Station as part of the first ever Rooibos in Space programme.
The project, led by the South African Rooibos Council, MaxIQ Space and SANSA, will see the seeds launched aboard a SpaceX rocket in October before they return to Earth for learners to study how space conditions affected their growth.
School pupils will also take part in STEM activities and a nationwide mission patch design competition.
The project, led by the South African Rooibos Council, MaxIQ Space and SANSA, will see the seeds launched aboard a SpaceX rocket in October before they return to Earth for learners to study how space conditions affected their growth.
School pupils will also take part in STEM activities and a nationwide mission patch design competition.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.51 to the US Dollar, 22.22 to the British Pound, and 18.90 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,995.63 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude 84.23 is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 62,986.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.51 to the US Dollar, 22.22 to the British Pound, and 18.90 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,995.63 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude 84.23 is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 62,986.00.
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