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Sports Minister to meet Formula 1 delegates
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The Sports, Arts and Culture Minister, Gayton McKenzie, has revealed that a significant meeting is set to take place in the next week with representatives from Formula 1.
The Kyalami Grand Prix 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.
The minister was speaking in Parliament while presenting a R6.3billion budget aimed at unlocking local talent in both sports and arts & culture.
The Kyalami Grand Prix 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.
The minister was speaking in Parliament while presenting a R6.3billion budget aimed at unlocking local talent in both sports and arts & culture.
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North-West University breaks ground on Desmond Tutu School of Medicine
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The North-West University has officially broken ground on its long-anticipated medical school.
The sod-turning ceremony, led by the University’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Bismark Tyobeka, took place at the Potchefstroom Campus, marking the official start of construction of the Desmond Tutu School of Medicine.
The state-of-the-art facility, scheduled for completion in 2027, will serve as a centre of academic excellence and innovation.
The Vice-Chancellor says this is not just about bricks and mortar, but about legacy, impact and access to healthcare for generations to come.
The sod-turning ceremony, led by the University’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Bismark Tyobeka, took place at the Potchefstroom Campus, marking the official start of construction of the Desmond Tutu School of Medicine.
The state-of-the-art facility, scheduled for completion in 2027, will serve as a centre of academic excellence and innovation.
The Vice-Chancellor says this is not just about bricks and mortar, but about legacy, impact and access to healthcare for generations to come.
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Startup20 Group advocates for greater support of startups and SMEs
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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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