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Soweto Youth Orchestra Honours African Women in Music
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The Soweto Theatre Youth Orchestra will honour African women in music through their annual Chapters of Her concert on Saturday.
The performance at Soweto Theatre will feature music, spoken word and storytelling celebrating pioneers including Miriam Makeba, Sophie Mgcina and Dorothy Masuka.
Jazz pianist Thandi Ntuli and conductor Chevonne Plaatjies will mentor the young performers as they prepare for the show.
The concert forms part of Women’s Month and gives emerging musicians a platform to develop their skills.
The performance at Soweto Theatre will feature music, spoken word and storytelling celebrating pioneers including Miriam Makeba, Sophie Mgcina and Dorothy Masuka.
Jazz pianist Thandi Ntuli and conductor Chevonne Plaatjies will mentor the young performers as they prepare for the show.
The concert forms part of Women’s Month and gives emerging musicians a platform to develop their skills.
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Women Scientists Honoured at Johannesburg Awards
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The 2026 South African Women in Science Awards took place in Johannesburg yesterday, recognising women researchers and students in science, technology and innovation.
The awards honour both established and emerging scientists and promote greater participation by women in science.
The event is held under the theme, “Placing Women at the Centre of Science, Technology and Innovation.”
Science and Technology Minister Blade Nzimande says women have been left behind in science and need greater opportunities:
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The awards honour both established and emerging scientists and promote greater participation by women in science.
The event is held under the theme, “Placing Women at the Centre of Science, Technology and Innovation.”
Science and Technology Minister Blade Nzimande says women have been left behind in science and need greater opportunities:
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Megan Donates Care Items to Johannesburg Residents
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South African woman Megan has donated warm socks, hoodies, care packs and Sensory Room supplies to residents at Park Care Centre, Johannesburg.
About a week after her first donation, she returned with another 40 care packs.
Park Care provides residential nursing to 320 residents, including older people living with chronic illness.
About a week after her first donation, she returned with another 40 care packs.
Park Care provides residential nursing to 320 residents, including older people living with chronic illness.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.11 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,497.94 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 75,533.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.11 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,497.94 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 75,533.00.
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