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Marlboro Gardens U15s claim bronze in Vuka Rugby Programme
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Marlboro Gardens U15 rugby team coach Menzi Mbatha says his team fought hard against tough competition to claim bronze in the Vuka rugby programme.
The budding rugby stars began competing in the Vuka U15 programme in 2023, at the age of 13.
Mbatha highlighted the team’s potential, noting their ability to bring fierce competition to the field.
VUKA Rugby is a partnership between the South African Rugby Legends and the South African Rugby Union aimed at promoting rugby in disadvantaged communities.
The program has been running since 2008 and has introduced 30 000 boys and girls on average to the game of rugby each year.
The budding rugby stars began competing in the Vuka U15 programme in 2023, at the age of 13.
Mbatha highlighted the team’s potential, noting their ability to bring fierce competition to the field.
VUKA Rugby is a partnership between the South African Rugby Legends and the South African Rugby Union aimed at promoting rugby in disadvantaged communities.
The program has been running since 2008 and has introduced 30 000 boys and girls on average to the game of rugby each year.
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Upington Artist Malik Mani wins 7th edition of prestigious Portrait Awards
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Visual Artist Malik Mani from Upington in the Northern Cape has been named the winner of the 7th edition of the prestigious Portrait Award.
The announcement was made at an exclusive gala event held in the Western Cape on the 29th of August where fellow artists gathered to celebrate the country’s top portraiture talent.
The Award celebrates the art of portraiture, pushing the boundaries of the genre with new and innovative works.
Mani’s winning piece stood out for its exceptional technique, emotional depth and fresh perspective.
His work now joins the ranks of previous winners whose careers have been significantly elevated by the award.
The announcement was made at an exclusive gala event held in the Western Cape on the 29th of August where fellow artists gathered to celebrate the country’s top portraiture talent.
The Award celebrates the art of portraiture, pushing the boundaries of the genre with new and innovative works.
Mani’s winning piece stood out for its exceptional technique, emotional depth and fresh perspective.
His work now joins the ranks of previous winners whose careers have been significantly elevated by the award.
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Nominations open for the 2026 Woman of Stature Awards South Africa
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The Woman of Stature Awards South Africa has officially opened nominations for its 2026 season, calling on female entrepreneurs, leaders and changemakers from all sectors and communities to submit their entries.
The awards celebrate women who are driving economic growth, creating jobs and transforming communities in the country.
Nominees will first compete in regional categories. The winners from each region will then go on to compete for the overall national award in their respective categories.
At least 800 nominations are anticipated nationwide.
The awards celebrate women who are driving economic growth, creating jobs and transforming communities in the country.
Nominees will first compete in regional categories. The winners from each region will then go on to compete for the overall national award in their respective categories.
At least 800 nominations are anticipated nationwide.
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The Rand is trading at 0.00 to the US Dollar, 0.00 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 69.39 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,193.00.
The Rand is trading at 0.00 to the US Dollar, 0.00 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 69.39 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,193.00.
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