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Comic Con Africa 2025 kicks off tomorrow at the Johannesburg Expo
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The ultimate pop culture and gaming festival Comic Con Africa 2025 kicks off tomorrow at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, promising its biggest celebration yet.
For the first time, sign language interpreters will feature on the main stage.
The festival features various genres, including animation and sci-fi, with prizes judged by film industry experts.
Highlights include exclusive Funko Pops, local cos-players, and stars Misha Collins and Jessie T. Usher.
For the first time, sign language interpreters will feature on the main stage.
The festival features various genres, including animation and sci-fi, with prizes judged by film industry experts.
Highlights include exclusive Funko Pops, local cos-players, and stars Misha Collins and Jessie T. Usher.
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Makers Fusion Fest 2025 to Boost SA's Artisan Economy
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South Africa’s artisan economy is set for a major boost with the debut of the Makers Fusion Fest 2025, a pioneering event designed to strengthen the nation’s trade and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Taking place from the 4th of September, the three-day event will bring together over 300 policymakers financiers and artisans.
Hosted by Allan Gray Makers, the festival seeks to address pressing challenges in the sector, while fostering the growth of a trade-based entrepreneurial community.
Allan Gray Makers's Sihle Mofokeng:
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Taking place from the 4th of September, the three-day event will bring together over 300 policymakers financiers and artisans.
Hosted by Allan Gray Makers, the festival seeks to address pressing challenges in the sector, while fostering the growth of a trade-based entrepreneurial community.
Allan Gray Makers's Sihle Mofokeng:
*sound*
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Chery Foundation Pledges R3m for SA's Early Childhood Development
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Chery International has established the Chery Education Foundation in South Africa, with an opening pledge of R3 million to drive early childhood development initiatives in the country.
The announcement was made at the Champion for Education in Africa event in Johannesburg on the 21st of August.
The foundation will prioritise projects such as upgrading early learning centre facilities, training teachers, and providing age-appropriate educational resources.
The announcement was made at the Champion for Education in Africa event in Johannesburg on the 21st of August.
The foundation will prioritise projects such as upgrading early learning centre facilities, training teachers, and providing age-appropriate educational resources.
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The Rand is trading at 0.00 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 67.06 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 111,145.00.
The Rand is trading at 0.00 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 67.06 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 111,145.00.
Split analysis
Local: 0 words (0%), National: 80 words (38%), International: 132 words (62%)