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Three SA women referees appointed in Six Nations
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World Rugby has confirmed the match officials for the 2026 Women’s Six Nations, Pacific Four Series, and the inaugural Under-21 Women’s Six Nations Series, with three South Africans included.
Aimee Barrett-Theron and Zoë Naudé will referee in the Six Nations, while Giana Viljoen will feature in the Under-21 series.
Barrett-Theron will become only the second female to referee 50 Tests when she takes charge of the Six Nations opener between France and Italy.
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says the three are being rewarded for their hard work.
Aimee Barrett-Theron and Zoë Naudé will referee in the Six Nations, while Giana Viljoen will feature in the Under-21 series.
Barrett-Theron will become only the second female to referee 50 Tests when she takes charge of the Six Nations opener between France and Italy.
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says the three are being rewarded for their hard work.
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Learners in rural schools gain access to science lessons
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Learners in rural and under-resourced schools are gaining access to science lessons through mobile laboratories delivered to their communities.
Converted vehicles now serve as travelling labs, allowing pupils to conduct experiments and take part in practical learning without leaving their schools.
The initiative by the Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company also provides girls with sanitary pads, helping them attend classes consistently and continue their education.
Converted vehicles now serve as travelling labs, allowing pupils to conduct experiments and take part in practical learning without leaving their schools.
The initiative by the Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company also provides girls with sanitary pads, helping them attend classes consistently and continue their education.
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Nkosi Sikelel’ iAzania opens at Museum Africa in Newtown
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A new exhibition, Nkosi Sikelel’ iAzania, has opened at Museum Africa in Newtown, Johannesburg, showcasing South Africa’s ongoing journey of transformation and social progress.
Curator Zama Phakathi presents a multidisciplinary investigation into the “unfinished business of liberation” through art and research.
Visitors can gain a deeper understanding of the country's history and progress towards equality through interactive exhibitions.
Phakathi elaborates:
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Curator Zama Phakathi presents a multidisciplinary investigation into the “unfinished business of liberation” through art and research.
Visitors can gain a deeper understanding of the country's history and progress towards equality through interactive exhibitions.
Phakathi elaborates:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.02 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,953.04 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 68,331.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.02 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,953.04 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 68,331.00.
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