News Bulletin of 24 December 2025, 11am

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Two young Fourways gymnasts represent SA at Region 5 Gymnastics Competition in Namibia
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Two young Fourways athletes from the Junxion Gymnastics have made South Africa proud with outstanding performances at the Region 5 Gymnastics Competition in Namibia.
Kiara Sutherland and Aryanna Singh competed as part of the national Pre-Junior Team, which finished first overall.
Aryanna Singh won gold on vault and silver on bars, and Kiara Sutherland claimed silver on vault, silver on beam and silver overall.
Michelle Johnson of Junxion Gymnastics praised the athletes' dedication and resilience.
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Mogorosi Foundation hosts its annual Christmas party
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The Mogorosi Foundation hosted its annual Christmas party at Joseph Gerald Old Age Home in Alexandra, last week Tuesday, bringing joy to residents, particularly those without visiting family.
More than gifts and groceries, the foundation’s presence created moments of happiness and a sense of belonging.
Home manager Thandiwe Makhubela said the visits help reduce stress and support residents’ well-being.
Lebogang Mogorosi added that the foundation gives because they feel fortunate and want to make a difference, noting that Christmas is a season for family, giving, and celebration.
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German engineer 1st wheelchair user to travel into space
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German engineer Michaela Benthaus has become the first wheelchair user to travel into space.
Benthaus flew on a 10-minute Blue Origin suborbital mission launched from Texas this past weekend.
The capsule crossed the Kármán line, the recognised boundary of space.
Benthaus, who sustained a spinal cord injury seven years ago, secured the flight after contacting a retired space engineer who helped organise the mission.
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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 4,482.94 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 86,983.00.
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Cape Town and Stormers Rugby welcome back Siya Kolisi
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Cape Town and Stormers Rugby will welcome back two-time World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi at the conclusion of the season.
Stormers Rugby CEO Johan le Roux says Kolisi is a national icon with a strong connection to the Stormers.
He is also a family man who wants to be there for his children as much as possible.
Kolisi said returning to Cape Town is a significant moment for him and his family:
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