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Department opens new multi purpose sports court for Soweto learners
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The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has handed over a new multi purpose sports court at Vulamazibuko Primary School in Soweto to improve access to quality sports facilities.
Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Peace Mabe says the project forms part of the department's efforts to give children in disadvantaged communities the same opportunities to discover and develop their sporting talent.
The court will allow learners to take part in a variety of sports and build their skills.
Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Peace Mabe says the project forms part of the department's efforts to give children in disadvantaged communities the same opportunities to discover and develop their sporting talent.
The court will allow learners to take part in a variety of sports and build their skills.
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Amla says 2027 World Cup will be a major moment for African cricket
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Former Proteas batting great Hashim Amla says the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup will be a major opportunity for cricket in South Africa and across the continent.
He says hosting the tournament will inspire more young people to take up the sport while giving the Proteas the chance to compete for their first Men's Cricket World Cup title on home soil.
South Africa will co host the tournament with Zimbabwe and Namibia from October to November 2027, the first Cricket World Cup in Africa since 2003.
Amla says he believes South Africa has a real chance of winning the World Cup and that this is the perfect time for Africa to host the tournament.
He says hosting the tournament will inspire more young people to take up the sport while giving the Proteas the chance to compete for their first Men's Cricket World Cup title on home soil.
South Africa will co host the tournament with Zimbabwe and Namibia from October to November 2027, the first Cricket World Cup in Africa since 2003.
Amla says he believes South Africa has a real chance of winning the World Cup and that this is the perfect time for Africa to host the tournament.
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Charity golf day to raise funds for local organisations
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Easterns Nomads, a charitable golf club, will host the Andrew Mentis Charity Golf Day at Benoni Lake Golf Club on 19 September to raise funds for Little Eden Society, the SOWLE Centre, Apricot Tree and Brainy Birds.
The four organisations provide care and support for people with disabilities, children with special educational needs and rescued parrots.
Nomads Golf Club members have raised more than R50 million for community projects across South Africa over the years through similar fundraising initiatives.
The four organisations provide care and support for people with disabilities, children with special educational needs and rescued parrots.
Nomads Golf Club members have raised more than R50 million for community projects across South Africa over the years through similar fundraising initiatives.
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The Rand is trading at 16.54 to the US Dollar, 22.33 to the British Pound, and 19.09 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,051.28 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 87.93 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 63,435.00.
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