News Bulletin of 21 October 2026, 4pm

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Pierre Cardin Young Designers Award Debuts In South Africa
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The Pierre Cardin Young Designers Award is being held in South Africa for the first time, giving emerging fashion designers a chance to win a three-month internship at the fashion house’s studio in Paris.
The prize includes return flights, accommodation, a meal stipend, an internship salary and mentorship from the studio’s design team. The winner will be announced at The Forum Hyde Park in Johannesburg today, 21 October.
The competition is part of South African Fashion Week and includes mentorship from Pierre Cardin’s Paris design team.
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FAME Week Africa Brings 211 Speakers To Cape Town
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FAME Week Africa returns to the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 28 to 30 October, bringing together professionals from the film, television, music, fashion and digital entertainment industries.
The programme features 211 speakers discussing funding, production, artificial intelligence and international distribution.
Portfolio Director of FAME Week Africa Martin Hiller says African creatives will also have opportunities to connect with international buyers, broadcasters and potential investors.
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UJ Takes Home Top Honours At Regional Facilities Management Awards
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The University of Johannesburg has won five of eight awards at the Higher Education Facilities Management Association of Southern Africa’s 25th anniversary awards, recognising excellence in campus infrastructure, safety and sustainability.
The awards ceremony took place at the University of Botswana in Gaborone, where UJ staff received recognition for their work in facilities management, including infrastructure delivery, climate change resilience and disaster preparedness.
The university has also received recognition at the awards for three consecutive years, strengthening its reputation for managing and improving campus facilities.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.37 to the US Dollar, 21.92 to the British Pound, and 18.38 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,134.03 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 108.79 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 83,433.00.
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Gastronomy Africa Conference Explores Food Tourism Opportunities
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The Gastronomy Africa Conference and Expo took place in uMhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, on 20 October 2026, bringing together tourism leaders, chefs and food producers to explore South Africa’s culinary heritage and its potential to attract international visitors.
The conference highlighted experiences such as traditional cuisine, township food tours, wine routes and African restaurants that could encourage tourists to explore more destinations.
Research analysing more than 1.3 million international traveller reviews found that South Africa’s food and beverage sector scored 90.7 out of 100 for visitor sentiment.
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