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Pirates coach Ouaddou hails AFCON growth
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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says the Africa Cup of Nations continues to raise the standard of African soccer.
Speaking in Morocco, Ouaddou praised CAF president Patrice Motsepe for improving organisation, facilities and pitch quality across the continent.
Ouaddou says these improvements will deliver one of the best AFCON tournaments.
He also wished Bafana Bafana and his players well urging them to make their country proud:
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Speaking in Morocco, Ouaddou praised CAF president Patrice Motsepe for improving organisation, facilities and pitch quality across the continent.
Ouaddou says these improvements will deliver one of the best AFCON tournaments.
He also wished Bafana Bafana and his players well urging them to make their country proud:
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Morningside Bowls Club crowned JBA District's Club of the year
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Morningside Bowls Club has capped 2025 with a season of medals, milestones, and standout performances, earning the title of Johannesburg Bowling Association (JBA) District’s Club of the Year.
The club excelled in both provincial and national competitions, with its Saturday league teams leading the way.
The men’s Premier Fours claimed gold, while the ladies’ Premier Fours took silver.
Strong community engagement and support from long-term sponsors also helped make 2025 a landmark year for Morningside.
The club excelled in both provincial and national competitions, with its Saturday league teams leading the way.
The men’s Premier Fours claimed gold, while the ladies’ Premier Fours took silver.
Strong community engagement and support from long-term sponsors also helped make 2025 a landmark year for Morningside.
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REDDAM House Umhlanga learner wins Global Robotics Competition
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13-year-old REDDAM House Umhlanga learner Sinead Samputh has won the Inspired Global Robotics Competition in the 12–13 category.
She built a low-cost health-assistant robot, Baymin, which performs basic health checks including temperature scanning and symptom screening.
The robot uses electronic components, EV3 Mindstorms, and simple language to explain things to kids.
The learner developed the project after volunteering at a community homework club where she observed limited access to basic healthcare.
She built a low-cost health-assistant robot, Baymin, which performs basic health checks including temperature scanning and symptom screening.
The robot uses electronic components, EV3 Mindstorms, and simple language to explain things to kids.
The learner developed the project after volunteering at a community homework club where she observed limited access to basic healthcare.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.67 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 86,970.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.67 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 86,970.00.
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