News Bulletin of 20 December 2025, 10am

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Johannesburg Art Gallery hosts Sugar Coats exhibition
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The City of Johannesburg, through the Johannesburg Art Gallery hosted the Sugar Coats exhibition by acclaimed Zimbabwean artist Gresham Tapiwa Nyaunde earlier this month.

The artist has over the past 15 years, developed a practice marked by conviction and integrity earning international recognition, including participation in the New Museum Triennial in 2018 and exhibitions at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art.

The MMC for Community Development, Cllr Tebogo Nkokou, says the city is proud to support young artists who use their work to engage critically with society and inspire social change.
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George Festival celebrates community and creativity
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The inaugural George Arts, Culture and Sport Festival in the Western Cape has wrapped up on a high note.
Thousands of visitors turned out to celebrate creativity, community and connection.

The event showcased music, art, heritage, and sport, supporting local economies and cultural producers. Highlights included live performances, markets, indigenous games and family activities, ensuring inclusive participation

The Western Cape's MEC in Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport Ricardo Mackenzie says the festival aims to unite communities while celebrating the vibrant spirit of George.
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Jono Kruger completes 1,200km run for youth empowerment
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ast London-based social upliftment advocate Jono Kruger has completed an extraordinary endurance run from Cape Town to Buffalo City, covering nearly 1200 kilometres over 25 consecutive days in support of youth empowerment.

The journey, titled the Vula Mdantsane Run for Sports Education and Youth Empowerment, took Kruger through towns and cities across the Western and Eastern Cape, using sport as a vehicle for social change.

Kruger is the founder of EduSport’s Coach-in-a-Box programme, which equips unemployed young people with rugby and netball coaching skills before placing them in schools where they mentor learners while earning a stipend.

Kruger says he hopes to inspire long-term partnerships, encouraging businesses to “adopt” schools and support the expansion of Coach-in-a-Box programmes nationwide.
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Cape Town named best beach, city and adventure destination
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The City of CapeTown has been recognised as a premier destination by Travel and Leisure Asia and U. S. News & World Report, earning accolades in categories including Best Beach Destination, Best City Destination and Best Adventure Destination.

The City was ranked the 5th best place to visit in Africa and received a Gold Award Badge of Excellence.

The Mother City earned the Editor's Choice Best City in the International Category, in recognition of the city's unique offerings attracting local and international visitors.
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Local: 90 words (31%), National: 201 words (69%), International: 0 words (0%)