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Vuyolethu Sibiya Wins Top Honour at Free SA Young Leaders Awards
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Vuyolethu Sibiya from Ivory Park has won first place in the Civil Society category at the 2025 Free SA Young Leaders Awards.
The awards celebrate young South Africans making a difference in areas like education, entrepreneurship, and governance.
Sibiya, founder of the Kuzondlula Motivational Tour, focuses on youth development through motivational school visits, career guidance, and mentorship.
He describes the award as recognition of years of dedication to empowering young people and communities.
Nominated by supporters of his work, Sibiya was chosen through a process involving public voting and a panel of judges.
The awards celebrate young South Africans making a difference in areas like education, entrepreneurship, and governance.
Sibiya, founder of the Kuzondlula Motivational Tour, focuses on youth development through motivational school visits, career guidance, and mentorship.
He describes the award as recognition of years of dedication to empowering young people and communities.
Nominated by supporters of his work, Sibiya was chosen through a process involving public voting and a panel of judges.
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Acclaimed Director Denis Villeneuve to Lead New James Bond Film
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Renowned filmmaker Denis Villeneuve has been chosen to direct the next James Bond movie.
The announcement comes as a major move by Amazon MGM Studios, following their recent deal to take creative control of the franchise.
Villeneuve, best known for Dune and Blade Runner 2049, says he’s honoured by the opportunity and promises to respect the legacy of 007 while opening the door to new adventures.
A lifelong Bond fan, he described the role as both thrilling and deeply meaningful.
Film lovers and industry insiders have welcomed the news as a positive step for the iconic spy series.
The announcement comes as a major move by Amazon MGM Studios, following their recent deal to take creative control of the franchise.
Villeneuve, best known for Dune and Blade Runner 2049, says he’s honoured by the opportunity and promises to respect the legacy of 007 while opening the door to new adventures.
A lifelong Bond fan, he described the role as both thrilling and deeply meaningful.
Film lovers and industry insiders have welcomed the news as a positive step for the iconic spy series.
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Learner-Leadership Summit Empowers Youth to Shape Inclusive Education Future
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The Basic Education Department is hosting a three-day Learner-Leadership Summit in Benoni, aimed at empowering young leaders to help build a more inclusive and resilient education system.
Bringing together Representative Council of Learners (RCL) members from across all nine provinces, the summit focuses on finding practical solutions to the social challenges affecting pupils and their communities.
Under the theme “Strengthening Foundations for Learning Towards a Resilient Future-Fit Education,” learners are sharing ideas and initiatives that promote mental health, skills development, and social upliftment.
Highlights include a mobile app from North West tackling youth drug addiction, and Limpopo’s Green Education Project promoting agriculture and environmental awareness.
The summit also includes national RCL elections, with Minister Siviwe Gwarube expected to announce new learner leaders on Friday
Bringing together Representative Council of Learners (RCL) members from across all nine provinces, the summit focuses on finding practical solutions to the social challenges affecting pupils and their communities.
Under the theme “Strengthening Foundations for Learning Towards a Resilient Future-Fit Education,” learners are sharing ideas and initiatives that promote mental health, skills development, and social upliftment.
Highlights include a mobile app from North West tackling youth drug addiction, and Limpopo’s Green Education Project promoting agriculture and environmental awareness.
The summit also includes national RCL elections, with Minister Siviwe Gwarube expected to announce new learner leaders on Friday
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The Rand is trading at 17.82 to the US Dollar, 24.42 to the British Pound, and 20.85 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,335.91 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.68 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 107431,10.
The Rand is trading at 17.82 to the US Dollar, 24.42 to the British Pound, and 20.85 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,335.91 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.68 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 107431,10.
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