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SA to host International Tennis Federation world tour events in 2026
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South Africa will host 14 weeks of International Tennis Federation world tour events in 2026, comprising seven women’s and seven men’s tournaments across the country.
The WIPHOLD International Series will return to Pretoria for a fourth consecutive year, while Mpumalanga will host the inaugural Mbombela Open Global Series.
Six weeks of tournaments will be held in Hillcrest, Durban.
TSA says the expanded calendar provides South African players with the opportunity to compete on home soil, earn valuable ranking points, and gain vital international experience.
The WIPHOLD International Series will return to Pretoria for a fourth consecutive year, while Mpumalanga will host the inaugural Mbombela Open Global Series.
Six weeks of tournaments will be held in Hillcrest, Durban.
TSA says the expanded calendar provides South African players with the opportunity to compete on home soil, earn valuable ranking points, and gain vital international experience.
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Families in Booysens receive food parcels
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The SA Faith Bible International Group has provided Christmas food parcels to underprivileged families in Booysens, south of Johannesburg, to help them during the festive season.
The annual outreach of this much needed relief to struggling households ahead of the festive season reinforcing the church's commitment to giving back to the community.
The Group's Dr. Samuel Getachew says they've been distributing food parcels in SA for 8 years:
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The annual outreach of this much needed relief to struggling households ahead of the festive season reinforcing the church's commitment to giving back to the community.
The Group's Dr. Samuel Getachew says they've been distributing food parcels in SA for 8 years:
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AmaGroove to gather artists across continents to collaborate
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AmaGroove a week-long, cross-cultural music camp that brings together artists across continents to collaborate and create new work, will return for its third edition in 2026.
The residency, set to take place from 22–29 March 2026, transforms Kromdraai Impact Hub in Krugersdorp, into a living laboratory of sound, where musicians come together to create, learn and build lasting artistic relationships.
Aspiring producers, songwriters and top-liners get an opportunity to be mentored by established artists such as Muneyi whose music is deeply rooted in his Tshivenda culture, Cape Town-based artist Mishy Kope and composer, singer and songwriter Msaki.
Applications are now open till 6 January 2026.
The residency, set to take place from 22–29 March 2026, transforms Kromdraai Impact Hub in Krugersdorp, into a living laboratory of sound, where musicians come together to create, learn and build lasting artistic relationships.
Aspiring producers, songwriters and top-liners get an opportunity to be mentored by established artists such as Muneyi whose music is deeply rooted in his Tshivenda culture, Cape Town-based artist Mishy Kope and composer, singer and songwriter Msaki.
Applications are now open till 6 January 2026.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.72 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 87,944.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.72 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 87,944.00.
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