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Nova Pioneer Midrand celebrates student council inauguration
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Nova Pioneer Midrand Senior School hosted its first-ever student leadership council inauguration last week.
The event brought together parents, teachers and learners to witness a defining moment as young leaders took their oath of office for the 2026 academic year.
Learners from Grades 2 to 7 participated in a democratic selection process, which included the submission of motivational letters before being voted into office by their peers.
Dean of students Nomsa Dimpe highlighted the importance of the process, noting that the learners’ written motivations played a key role in showcasing their vision and commitment to serving the school community.
The event brought together parents, teachers and learners to witness a defining moment as young leaders took their oath of office for the 2026 academic year.
Learners from Grades 2 to 7 participated in a democratic selection process, which included the submission of motivational letters before being voted into office by their peers.
Dean of students Nomsa Dimpe highlighted the importance of the process, noting that the learners’ written motivations played a key role in showcasing their vision and commitment to serving the school community.
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Cape Town hosts Africa’s first large-scale light art festival
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Africa’s first large-scale light-based art festival was hosted in Cape Town’s inner city last week.
The event transformed historic public spaces into interactive night-time attractions and featured more than 20 installations designed to attract visitors back to the city.
Lumenocity forms part of a broader effort to revive Cape Town’s CBD outside office times, addressing reduced foot traffic in the area.
The event is supported by The Mission for Inner City Cape Town, which has championed similar projects to attract people back into the city centre.
Founder Gareth Hadden says the event blends art and technology and showcases innovative micro-grid solutions, offering a creative response to load-shedding while inspiring communities to rethink energy use and public spaces.
The event transformed historic public spaces into interactive night-time attractions and featured more than 20 installations designed to attract visitors back to the city.
Lumenocity forms part of a broader effort to revive Cape Town’s CBD outside office times, addressing reduced foot traffic in the area.
The event is supported by The Mission for Inner City Cape Town, which has championed similar projects to attract people back into the city centre.
Founder Gareth Hadden says the event blends art and technology and showcases innovative micro-grid solutions, offering a creative response to load-shedding while inspiring communities to rethink energy use and public spaces.
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Cape Town announces 2025/26 Film Fund beneficiaries
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The City of Cape Town has selected five productions as beneficiaries of its 2025/26 film fund.
The selected projects include two series, two documentaries and a feature film, highlighting a range of local storytelling.
Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security in the Western Cape, JP Smith says the initiative is designed to promote emerging and established filmmakers, while amplifying local voices.
The selected projects include two series, two documentaries and a feature film, highlighting a range of local storytelling.
Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security in the Western Cape, JP Smith says the initiative is designed to promote emerging and established filmmakers, while amplifying local voices.
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