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Proteas Return to Hero’s Welcome After Historic Test Triumph
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Hundreds of jubilant fans welcomed the Proteas home at OR Tambo International after their stunning World Test Championship victory over Australia at Lord’s.
Captain Temba Bavuma said the team only grasped the scale of their achievement when they saw the sea of supporters celebrating the end of a 27-year trophy drought.
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie hailed Bavuma as the greatest Test captain in SA’s history and praised the team’s unity and pride.
Supporters continue the celebrations today at Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton.
Captain Temba Bavuma said the team only grasped the scale of their achievement when they saw the sea of supporters celebrating the end of a 27-year trophy drought.
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie hailed Bavuma as the greatest Test captain in SA’s history and praised the team’s unity and pride.
Supporters continue the celebrations today at Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton.
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Youth Month Upliftment Brings Hope to Pietermaritzburg Learners
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In honour of Youth Month, the Department of Correctional Services and Liberty joined hands to uplift pupils at Umsilinga Primary School in Pietermaritzburg.
They donated 100 pairs of school shoes and blankets, with plans to renovate the school and produce uniforms through DCS’s rehabilitation programme.
Officials say the initiative restores dignity and confidence in learners, while promoting community solidarity.
Parolee Andile Mthethwa shared his powerful journey of change, reminding all that education can break the cycle of crime.
Both Liberty and DCS say this collaboration reflects Mandela’s vision of unity, care and hope.
They donated 100 pairs of school shoes and blankets, with plans to renovate the school and produce uniforms through DCS’s rehabilitation programme.
Officials say the initiative restores dignity and confidence in learners, while promoting community solidarity.
Parolee Andile Mthethwa shared his powerful journey of change, reminding all that education can break the cycle of crime.
Both Liberty and DCS say this collaboration reflects Mandela’s vision of unity, care and hope.
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SA Film 'Don’t Give Up' Wins Big at Monte-Carlo TV Festival
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South African cinema continues to make waves globally, with Don’t Give Up winning a prestigious Golden Nymph Award at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival.
Directed by Darrell Roodt and produced by Anant Singh, the film was celebrated for its powerful portrayal of homelessness — all without dialogue.
Lead actor Leleti Khumalo and Singh accepted the award in Monaco, where Khumalo called it a humbling honour.
Singh praised the film's silent storytelling and moving soundtrack, saying it's a proud moment for South African filmmaking on the world stage.
Directed by Darrell Roodt and produced by Anant Singh, the film was celebrated for its powerful portrayal of homelessness — all without dialogue.
Lead actor Leleti Khumalo and Singh accepted the award in Monaco, where Khumalo called it a humbling honour.
Singh praised the film's silent storytelling and moving soundtrack, saying it's a proud moment for South African filmmaking on the world stage.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 18.10 to the US Dollar, 24.33 to the British Pound, and 20.79 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,372.70 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 77.60 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 104,800.00.
The Rand is trading at 18.10 to the US Dollar, 24.33 to the British Pound, and 20.79 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,372.70 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 77.60 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 104,800.00.
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