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South Africa named Berlinale focus country
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South Africa has been named the European Film Market’s “Country in Focus” for the 2027 Berlinale in Germany.
The selection will place South African filmmakers, producers and studios at one of the world’s biggest film industry events from the 10th to the 16th of February next year.
The programme aims to attract international partnerships, investment and co-production opportunities for the local film industry.
South Africa has a long history with the film festival, including U-Carmen eKhayelitsha, which won the Golden Bear award in 2005.
The selection will place South African filmmakers, producers and studios at one of the world’s biggest film industry events from the 10th to the 16th of February next year.
The programme aims to attract international partnerships, investment and co-production opportunities for the local film industry.
South Africa has a long history with the film festival, including U-Carmen eKhayelitsha, which won the Golden Bear award in 2005.
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Melville Koppies smelter gets AR upgrade
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The Melville Koppies smelter has received a tech upgrade as the University of Johannesburg launches an augmented reality experience at the site.
Visitors can now use smartphones and QR codes at the Melville Koppies Nature Reserve to view a 3D reconstruction of a 500-year-old iron smelter over the existing ruins.
The system overlays digital models onto the site to show how the smelting operation would have looked in the past.
The project aims to use digital technology to help present and interpret the heritage site on location.
Visitors can now use smartphones and QR codes at the Melville Koppies Nature Reserve to view a 3D reconstruction of a 500-year-old iron smelter over the existing ruins.
The system overlays digital models onto the site to show how the smelting operation would have looked in the past.
The project aims to use digital technology to help present and interpret the heritage site on location.
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Durban Golf Festival supports township sports
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Durban Golf Festival launched at Windsor Golf Club to raise funds for sports development in township and disadvantaged communities.
The three-day festival will take place from 2–4 October across Durban golf courses, including Windsor Golf Club and Royal Durban Golf Club.
Organisers will host golf matches, a charity cup, clinics, and entertainment, with both professional and amateur players taking part.
Funds raised will support sports programmes and facilities for golf, rugby, and soccer in underserved areas.
The three-day festival will take place from 2–4 October across Durban golf courses, including Windsor Golf Club and Royal Durban Golf Club.
Organisers will host golf matches, a charity cup, clinics, and entertainment, with both professional and amateur players taking part.
Funds raised will support sports programmes and facilities for golf, rugby, and soccer in underserved areas.
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The Rand is trading at 16.43 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,530.44 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 77,388.00.
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