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Debut Fund Opens Doors For Creatives
Story 1
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture and Business and Arts South Africa have launched the fourth Debut Fund Programme to support emerging creative entrepreneurs.
The programme will support 50 young creatives aged 18 to 35 from rural and township communities.
Over 11-months, participants will receive support to develop their ideas and prepare them for the market.
The selected participants will take part in the programme from July 2026 to April 2027, developing their creative businesses through training and mentorship.
The programme will support 50 young creatives aged 18 to 35 from rural and township communities.
Over 11-months, participants will receive support to develop their ideas and prepare them for the market.
The selected participants will take part in the programme from July 2026 to April 2027, developing their creative businesses through training and mentorship.
Story 1 category
Headline 2
Youth Need More Access To Sports
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Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund Youth Leadership manager Samke Mnguni says many young people lack exposure to sporting codes such as basketball and netball.
Her comments come after a youth sports day in Soweto introduced learners to different sporting activities, including basketball and soccer.
The event aimed to expand access to sport, promote physical activity and support youth wellness.
Her comments come after a youth sports day in Soweto introduced learners to different sporting activities, including basketball and soccer.
The event aimed to expand access to sport, promote physical activity and support youth wellness.
Story 2 category
Headline 3
Somerset Learner Shortlisted For Global Essay Prize
Story 3
Somerset College learner Petrus Bosman has been shortlisted for the 2026 John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize in the Economics category.
His essay was selected from more than 100,000 entries submitted by students in 183 countries.
Petrus will attend the awards ceremony in London in October, where category winners will be announced.
His shortlist place recognises his work in economics and academic writing.
His essay was selected from more than 100,000 entries submitted by students in 183 countries.
Petrus will attend the awards ceremony in London in October, where category winners will be announced.
His shortlist place recognises his work in economics and academic writing.
Story 3 category
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.52 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 Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 65,856.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.52 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 Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 65,856.00.
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Local: 59 words (30%), National: 75 words (39%), International: 60 words (31%)