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F1 Prospects for South Africa strengthen
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The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has revealed that a significant meeting is set to take place in the next two weeks with representatives from Formula 1.
The Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit has been granted permission to modify its design and upgrade the circuit to Grade 1 status – the highest international standard for a race track required to host an F1 race, paving the way for a potential return of F1 to the country.
The original Kyalami Circuit was the home of the South African Grand Prix, hosting 21 F1 Grand Prix races.
South Africa is racing toward the possibility of hosting a Formula One Grand Prix for the first time in almost 3decades.
The Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit has been granted permission to modify its design and upgrade the circuit to Grade 1 status – the highest international standard for a race track required to host an F1 race, paving the way for a potential return of F1 to the country.
The original Kyalami Circuit was the home of the South African Grand Prix, hosting 21 F1 Grand Prix races.
South Africa is racing toward the possibility of hosting a Formula One Grand Prix for the first time in almost 3decades.
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Startup20 urges greater support for startups and MSMEs
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The Startup20 Engagement Group, a key body under South Africa's G20 Presidency,
is pushing for greater recognition and support for startups and micro, small and medium enterprises.
Speaking at the launch of the Startup20 meeting in Boksburg, east of Johannesburg, the Chairperson for South Africa's G20 Presidency's Startup20 Engagement Group, Vuyani Jarana, emphasized the group's critical role.
is pushing for greater recognition and support for startups and micro, small and medium enterprises.
Speaking at the launch of the Startup20 meeting in Boksburg, east of Johannesburg, the Chairperson for South Africa's G20 Presidency's Startup20 Engagement Group, Vuyani Jarana, emphasized the group's critical role.
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SA Sprinter Bayanda Walaza claims 100m gold at World University Games in Germany
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South African Sprinter Bayanda Walaza has won a gold medal in the Men's 100m at the World University Games in Germany.
Walaza secured the victory with an impressive time of 10.16 seconds, crossing the finish line ahead of a competitive field of international student-athletes
The Victory marks another remarkable achievement in what has been a breakout year for the rising track star.
The success comes shortly after Walaza's silver medal win in the 4x100m relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Walaza secured the victory with an impressive time of 10.16 seconds, crossing the finish line ahead of a competitive field of international student-athletes
The Victory marks another remarkable achievement in what has been a breakout year for the rising track star.
The success comes shortly after Walaza's silver medal win in the 4x100m relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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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 68.17 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 118,348.00.
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