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Gauteng woman raises funds for cancer fight
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A Gauteng woman has taken on a remarkable 650-km running challenge to raise funds for her friend battling throat cancer.
Nickey Seger from Roodekrans has teamed up with her partner, Grant Clack, to launch the Hope Powers Dave campaign on Back-a-Buddy.
Their goal is to raise R500,000 to cover urgent chemotherapy and radiation treatment for 65-year-old Bryanston resident, Dave Spurgeon, who was diagnosed in July 2025.
To inspire support, Nickey and Grant committed to running 21.6 km every day for 30 consecutive days, totalling 650 km.
The challenge began on 25 August 2025, Dave’s birthday, and has already seen them pass the halfway mark with 345.6 km completed.
Nickey Seger from Roodekrans has teamed up with her partner, Grant Clack, to launch the Hope Powers Dave campaign on Back-a-Buddy.
Their goal is to raise R500,000 to cover urgent chemotherapy and radiation treatment for 65-year-old Bryanston resident, Dave Spurgeon, who was diagnosed in July 2025.
To inspire support, Nickey and Grant committed to running 21.6 km every day for 30 consecutive days, totalling 650 km.
The challenge began on 25 August 2025, Dave’s birthday, and has already seen them pass the halfway mark with 345.6 km completed.
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MTN Group launches programme to strengthen journalism
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MTN Group has launched the Pan-African Media Innovation Programme to equip African journalists with future-ready skills, in partnership with the University of Johannesburg and The African Editors Forum.
The programme aims to strengthen newsrooms, restore public trust in journalism, and promote resilient information ecosystems across the continent.
The 12-week programme combines online modules with in-person experiences in Johannesburg, followed by a two-week placement with an MTN partner company.
Participants will explore digital transformation, media ethics, sustainability, and emerging technologies through masterclasses, newsroom visits, and innovation projects.
The programme aims to strengthen newsrooms, restore public trust in journalism, and promote resilient information ecosystems across the continent.
The 12-week programme combines online modules with in-person experiences in Johannesburg, followed by a two-week placement with an MTN partner company.
Participants will explore digital transformation, media ethics, sustainability, and emerging technologies through masterclasses, newsroom visits, and innovation projects.
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G20 foreign ministers meet
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As world leaders gather in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, G20 foreign ministers have also met on the sidelines to prepare the ground for the Leaders' Summit in November.
South Africa's International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola says the meeting is crucial for reaching an agreement on major global issues:
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South Africa's International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola says the meeting is crucial for reaching an agreement on major global issues:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.32 to the US Dollar, 23.41 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 66.80 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 113,081.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.32 to the US Dollar, 23.41 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 66.80 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 113,081.00.
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