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18 Fans Win Trip to Support Bafana
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The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has announced that 18 additional South African football supporters will get the chance to travel to Mexico and support Bafana Bafana at their third FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match on the 24th of this month.
The opportunity comes through the "Mzansi to the World Cup Lucky Fans" competition and is sponsored by private sector partners.
Entrants are required to submit a digital pitch explaining why they should represent South Africa on the global stage.
Department spokesperson Zimasa Velaphi says applications are now open:
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The opportunity comes through the "Mzansi to the World Cup Lucky Fans" competition and is sponsored by private sector partners.
Entrants are required to submit a digital pitch explaining why they should represent South Africa on the global stage.
Department spokesperson Zimasa Velaphi says applications are now open:
*sound*
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Phakamisa Elderly Hosts Senior Appreciation Event
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Phakamisa Elderly hosted an appreciation day for residents aged 80 and older in Fleurhof this weekend.
The event included choir performances, meals, health screenings, testimonies and talks on financial literacy and elder care.
The organisation works across Fleurhof, Florida, and parts of Soweto, running programmes focused on active ageing and preventing elder abuse.
Organisers say the event forms part of ongoing community outreach and awareness campaigns for senior citizens.
The event included choir performances, meals, health screenings, testimonies and talks on financial literacy and elder care.
The organisation works across Fleurhof, Florida, and parts of Soweto, running programmes focused on active ageing and preventing elder abuse.
Organisers say the event forms part of ongoing community outreach and awareness campaigns for senior citizens.
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Mail & Guardian Reveals 200 Young South Africans
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The Mail & Guardian will unveil its 2026 list of 200 Young South Africans this month, marking 20 years of the initiative.
The programme recognises young people aged 18 to 35 who are driving change in their communities and workplaces across different sectors.
It highlights their work and the impact they are making in shaping South Africa’s future.
The programme recognises young people aged 18 to 35 who are driving change in their communities and workplaces across different sectors.
It highlights their work and the impact they are making in shaping South Africa’s future.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.31 to the US Dollar, 21.94 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 69,969.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.31 to the US Dollar, 21.94 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 69,969.00.
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