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Four African Artists Win Absa Competition
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Four African artists have won the 2026 Absa L’Atelier Art competition.
Ghana’s Reginald Boateng, Zambia’s Emmanuel Chisenga and Nigeria’s Segun Owolabi received Ambassador Awards, while South Africa’s Treasure Mlima won the Gerard Sekoto Award.
The winners were announced at the Absa L’Atelier Art and Lifestyle Fair in Johannesburg, as the competition marked 40 years.
Hundreds of eligible entries from 12 African markets were assessed by independent panels of judges.
The competition supports emerging artists through professional development, international exposure and access to new audiences.
Ghana’s Reginald Boateng, Zambia’s Emmanuel Chisenga and Nigeria’s Segun Owolabi received Ambassador Awards, while South Africa’s Treasure Mlima won the Gerard Sekoto Award.
The winners were announced at the Absa L’Atelier Art and Lifestyle Fair in Johannesburg, as the competition marked 40 years.
Hundreds of eligible entries from 12 African markets were assessed by independent panels of judges.
The competition supports emerging artists through professional development, international exposure and access to new audiences.
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Soweto Farmer Wins R70,000 Farming Boost
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A Soweto urban farmer has won R70 000 to grow his farming business and support more local farmers.
Phetole Raseropo, founder of P Agricultural Group in Tladi, was named the 2026 IWISA No1 Community Champion in Gauteng at an awards ceremony in Tshwane this week.
His business produces seedlings, supports community farmers and employs 55 people.
Along with the prize money, he will receive business training and mentorship to help expand his enterprise.
Phetole Raseropo, founder of P Agricultural Group in Tladi, was named the 2026 IWISA No1 Community Champion in Gauteng at an awards ceremony in Tshwane this week.
His business produces seedlings, supports community farmers and employs 55 people.
Along with the prize money, he will receive business training and mentorship to help expand his enterprise.
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Cape 1000 Shortlisted for Global Rally Award
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The Cape 1000 classic-car rally has been shortlisted for Rally or Tour of the Year at the 2026 International Historic Motoring Awards.
Founded in 2022, the five-day rally covers 1,000 miles and challenges drivers to maintain precise timing along the route.
The 2026 event also raised more than R300,000 for the Motorsport Legends Benevolent Fund and the QuadPara Association of South Africa.
The awards ceremony will take place in London on 13 November, when the winners will be announced.
Founded in 2022, the five-day rally covers 1,000 miles and challenges drivers to maintain precise timing along the route.
The 2026 event also raised more than R300,000 for the Motorsport Legends Benevolent Fund and the QuadPara Association of South Africa.
The awards ceremony will take place in London on 13 November, when the winners will be announced.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.48 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,181.21 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 81,484.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.48 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,181.21 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 81,484.00.
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