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Government wishes 2025 matric class well on their 1st day of exams
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The Government Communication and Information System has extended its best wishes to the Matric Class of 2025 as they begin their national senior certificate examinations today.
Learners are encouraged to approach the exams with focus, confidence, and determination, while parents and guardians are urged to provide a calm and supportive environment at home.
Government deputy spokesperson William Baloyi recommends healthy routines, including rest, nutritious meals, and study breaks to help learners perform at their best:
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Learners are encouraged to approach the exams with focus, confidence, and determination, while parents and guardians are urged to provide a calm and supportive environment at home.
Government deputy spokesperson William Baloyi recommends healthy routines, including rest, nutritious meals, and study breaks to help learners perform at their best:
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Desmond Koolen wins 32 medals at National Championships
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9-year-old Desmond Koolen has won 32 medals at the South African Championships of Performing Arts.
Representing Gauteng, he excelled in acting, vocals, modeling, and dance, taking home 5 gold, 11 silver, and 6 bronze medals in solo categories, and 12 more in group events.
Desi also secured the Overall Acting Award and two group overall awards.
This impressive achievement earns him a spot to represent South Africa internationally next year.
Koolen is no stranger to making South Africans smile, having gone viral with his "I Feel Good" performance, charmed the Springboks, and performed with top South African talent.
Representing Gauteng, he excelled in acting, vocals, modeling, and dance, taking home 5 gold, 11 silver, and 6 bronze medals in solo categories, and 12 more in group events.
Desi also secured the Overall Acting Award and two group overall awards.
This impressive achievement earns him a spot to represent South Africa internationally next year.
Koolen is no stranger to making South Africans smile, having gone viral with his "I Feel Good" performance, charmed the Springboks, and performed with top South African talent.
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Delta Airlines increase flights
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Delta Airlines is increasing its flights from Atlanta to Cape Town for the 2025-2026 northern winter season to meet high demand.
The airline has been approved to shift two of its weekly Atlanta-Johannesburg flights to Cape Town during this period to better align with seasonal travel patterns.
Flights will increase from three to five per week, from late October 2025 through March 2026.
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde says more than 160,000 tourists visited the Western Cape from the United States in 2024.
The airline has been approved to shift two of its weekly Atlanta-Johannesburg flights to Cape Town during this period to better align with seasonal travel patterns.
Flights will increase from three to five per week, from late October 2025 through March 2026.
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde says more than 160,000 tourists visited the Western Cape from the United States in 2024.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.22 to the US Dollar, 23.08 to the British Pound, and 20.04 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,266.25 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 60.80 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 107,714.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.22 to the US Dollar, 23.08 to the British Pound, and 20.04 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,266.25 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 60.80 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 107,714.00.
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