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SA Under-16 Team Returns After Germany Wins
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South Africa’s Under-16 boys’ national soccer team has returned home following a successful tour of Germany, where they recorded two victories against European opposition.
The young South Africans beat FC Augsburg’s Under-16 side two-nil before securing a five-nil win over Arminia Bielefeld.
The tour formed part of the Bundesliga Dream South Africa project, giving the players an opportunity to train with German academy coaches and experience professional youth-development programmes.
The tour also served as preparation for the FIFA U-15 World Cup in Azerbaijan, which runs from October 24 to 30.
The young South Africans beat FC Augsburg’s Under-16 side two-nil before securing a five-nil win over Arminia Bielefeld.
The tour formed part of the Bundesliga Dream South Africa project, giving the players an opportunity to train with German academy coaches and experience professional youth-development programmes.
The tour also served as preparation for the FIFA U-15 World Cup in Azerbaijan, which runs from October 24 to 30.
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Soweto Teen to Represent SA at Youth Olympics
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Sixteen-year-old Soweto skateboarder Molemo Modise will represent South Africa at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, from October 31 to November 13.
He qualified after earning ranking points at the World Skate Championships in Brazil earlier this year.
His coach, Sharne Jacobs, has supported his development through the JHB Skate Club, which also offers reading support and other development programmes for young people.
The club says Molemo’s achievement shows other young people from Soweto that they can pursue opportunities beyond what they see in their own communities.
He qualified after earning ranking points at the World Skate Championships in Brazil earlier this year.
His coach, Sharne Jacobs, has supported his development through the JHB Skate Club, which also offers reading support and other development programmes for young people.
The club says Molemo’s achievement shows other young people from Soweto that they can pursue opportunities beyond what they see in their own communities.
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South African Film Summit Opens New Doors
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Filmmakers in South African will have new opportunities to connect with producers, funders and international distributors at a film directors’ summit planned for May next year.
The Directors Guild of South Africa will host the two-day summit, which will include pitching sessions, mentorship and portfolio reviews for emerging directors.
The event aims to help filmmakers secure funding, develop industry partnerships and get their projects in front of decision-makers.
A dedicated New Voices Programme will also showcase emerging talent and help them build connections in the film industry.
The Directors Guild of South Africa will host the two-day summit, which will include pitching sessions, mentorship and portfolio reviews for emerging directors.
The event aims to help filmmakers secure funding, develop industry partnerships and get their projects in front of decision-makers.
A dedicated New Voices Programme will also showcase emerging talent and help them build connections in the film industry.
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The Rand is trading at 0.00 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 81,878.00.
The Rand is trading at 0.00 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 81,878.00.
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