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Alexandra Township to host Alex 10K on 21 March
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Alexandra Township will host the Alex 10K on Saturday, 21 March 2026.
Thousands of runners will compete in 10km and 5km races, with junior prize categories included.
The race supports grassroots athletics through the Run Alex Athletics Club and literacy programs via the Read Alex Project.
Participants will follow a route through Alexandra’s streets, sports facilities, and community landmarks.
Thousands of runners will compete in 10km and 5km races, with junior prize categories included.
The race supports grassroots athletics through the Run Alex Athletics Club and literacy programs via the Read Alex Project.
Participants will follow a route through Alexandra’s streets, sports facilities, and community landmarks.
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President Ramaphosa praises medical team for separating conjoined twins
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated the medical team who separated conjoined twins at Mankweng Hospital near Polokwane in Limpopo.
The identical twins, born on 28 January, were joined at the abdomen and shared a liver and other vital organs.
The delicate seven-hour operation was led by professor Nyaweleni Tshifularo.
On a telephone call with the medical team Ramaphosa says the operation represents a historic moment for Limpopo and South Africa’s public health care sector:
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The identical twins, born on 28 January, were joined at the abdomen and shared a liver and other vital organs.
The delicate seven-hour operation was led by professor Nyaweleni Tshifularo.
On a telephone call with the medical team Ramaphosa says the operation represents a historic moment for Limpopo and South Africa’s public health care sector:
*sound*
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Youth Tech Pitch-a-Thon showcases young entrepreneurs’ tech solutions
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Youth Tech Pitch-a-thon has given young entrepreneurs from Mthatha and Cape Town a platform to showcase tech solutions for everyday community challenges.
Startups presented ideas including ride-sharing, delivery services, and platforms connecting people with local service providers.
Cape Town-based estopini, founded by Yamkela Pityoi and Ntutuko Ncanisa, won the competition and received R100,000 in seed funding for its delivery service working with township taxi drivers.
The event is part of a programme that provides young people with skills and opportunities to grow their businesses.
Startups presented ideas including ride-sharing, delivery services, and platforms connecting people with local service providers.
Cape Town-based estopini, founded by Yamkela Pityoi and Ntutuko Ncanisa, won the competition and received R100,000 in seed funding for its delivery service working with township taxi drivers.
The event is part of a programme that provides young people with skills and opportunities to grow their businesses.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.98 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,991.13 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 70,838.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.98 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,991.13 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 70,838.00.
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