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Curro Rivonia's Triston Spencer clinches 2025 Cross Country 424 High School title
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15-year-old Curro Rivonia cross-country rider Triston Spencer claimed the 2025 Cross Country 424
High School Championship, completing six laps on a challenging 30km loop, showcasing endurance, technical skill and resilience.
The win follows his return to racing after a serious crash in August that left him hospitalised.
The rider's winning performance saw him dominate the field, underlining his physical preparation and his growth as an athlete.
Spencer says the experience taught him that success in high-performance sport depends as much on mental strength as it does on physical ability.
The achievement marks a major milestone for the young rider and positions him as one of the most promising talents in South African high school cross-country racing.
High School Championship, completing six laps on a challenging 30km loop, showcasing endurance, technical skill and resilience.
The win follows his return to racing after a serious crash in August that left him hospitalised.
The rider's winning performance saw him dominate the field, underlining his physical preparation and his growth as an athlete.
Spencer says the experience taught him that success in high-performance sport depends as much on mental strength as it does on physical ability.
The achievement marks a major milestone for the young rider and positions him as one of the most promising talents in South African high school cross-country racing.
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Four Camps Bay High learners selected for Cape Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
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Four Grade 10 pupils from Camps Bay High School have been selected to join the Cape Philharmonic Youth Orchestra.
The CPYO which is part of the Cape Philharmonic Music Academy, aims to provide young musicians with the opportunity to perform at a professional level and develop their skills within a full symphony orchestra.
Candidates auditioning for the orchestra were required to perform excerpts from orchestral works by Mozart.
Following a competitive selection process, Ogechukwu Arukwe, Siphesande Makele, Zukhanye Mbatsha, and Alizwa Tibisono earned places in the Youth Orchestra.
The CPYO which is part of the Cape Philharmonic Music Academy, aims to provide young musicians with the opportunity to perform at a professional level and develop their skills within a full symphony orchestra.
Candidates auditioning for the orchestra were required to perform excerpts from orchestral works by Mozart.
Following a competitive selection process, Ogechukwu Arukwe, Siphesande Makele, Zukhanye Mbatsha, and Alizwa Tibisono earned places in the Youth Orchestra.
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Fuel Price drop expected in the new year
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South African motorists can expect relief at the pumps in January, with petrol prices projected to decrease by up to 54 cents per litre.
According to the latest data from the Central Energy Fund, both grades of petrol are projected to decrease by between 49 cents and 54 cents per litre, while diesel is set to see even steeper cuts of between R1.26 and R1.38 per litre.
The petrol price changes will take effect on the 7th of January 2026.
According to the latest data from the Central Energy Fund, both grades of petrol are projected to decrease by between 49 cents and 54 cents per litre, while diesel is set to see even steeper cuts of between R1.26 and R1.38 per litre.
The petrol price changes will take effect on the 7th of January 2026.
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