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Johannesburg Lecturer Wins National Cosplay Championship
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Johannesburg game design lecturer Brendan Jackson has been crowned South Africa’s Overall Champion of Cosplay at Comic Con Africa, earning him the chance to represent the country at an international championship in London next May.
His winning costume, inspired by the Warhammer universe, took around 1,000 hours to create, using handmade armour, 3D printed parts, metalwork and electronic effects.
Jackson also shares his skills through tutorials and workshops, helping others explore costume design and creative technology.
His winning costume, inspired by the Warhammer universe, took around 1,000 hours to create, using handmade armour, 3D printed parts, metalwork and electronic effects.
Jackson also shares his skills through tutorials and workshops, helping others explore costume design and creative technology.
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South African Exports To China Rise By Nearly 25%
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China’s ambassador to South Africa, Wu Peng, says South African exports to China increased by nearly 25% between May and August this year, reaching about 87 billion rand.
The growth follows the introduction of China’s zero tariff scheme in May, allowing qualifying South African products to enter its market without import duties.
Speaking at a reception in Pretoria on Thursday, Trade Minister Parks Tau said there is strong demand for South African products in China, creating opportunities for local businesses to expand their exports.
The growth follows the introduction of China’s zero tariff scheme in May, allowing qualifying South African products to enter its market without import duties.
Speaking at a reception in Pretoria on Thursday, Trade Minister Parks Tau said there is strong demand for South African products in China, creating opportunities for local businesses to expand their exports.
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Centurion Business Treats Tshwane SPCA Dogs To Free Grooming
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Irene Doggy Parlour in Centurion has treated dogs from the Tshwane SPCA to a free pampering day, giving them baths and grooming at no cost.
The visit gave the dogs a chance to be cleaned up and cared for, while helping the shelter prepare them for life in their future homes.
The SPCA thanked the parlour for its team’s gentle handling and the extra attention given to the animals.
The visit gave the dogs a chance to be cleaned up and cared for, while helping the shelter prepare them for life in their future homes.
The SPCA thanked the parlour for its team’s gentle handling and the extra attention given to the animals.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.58 to the US Dollar, 22.18 to the British Pound, and 18.57 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,024.79 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 113.17 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 81,596.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.58 to the US Dollar, 22.18 to the British Pound, and 18.57 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,024.79 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 113.17 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 81,596.00.
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