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Northerns donates cricket equipment to Tsakane Cricket Club
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Benoni Northerns Junior Cricket Club recently donated cricket equipment to Tsakane Cricket Club, giving young players access to resources to develop their skills.
The initiative focused on collecting usable kits to support junior cricket and the wider cricketing community.
Chairperson Sean Howard said the project reinforced the club’s core values of unity, generosity, and community upliftment.
The collected kits were formally handed over to Tsakane CC representative Luyanda Manqalaza,.
Howard added that the success of the festive season drive has inspired the club to continue seeking opportunities to use cricket to make a positive impact.
The initiative focused on collecting usable kits to support junior cricket and the wider cricketing community.
Chairperson Sean Howard said the project reinforced the club’s core values of unity, generosity, and community upliftment.
The collected kits were formally handed over to Tsakane CC representative Luyanda Manqalaza,.
Howard added that the success of the festive season drive has inspired the club to continue seeking opportunities to use cricket to make a positive impact.
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Rand breaks past R16 to the dollar
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The rand has strengthened past R16 to the US dollar for the first time in almost four years.
Over the past month, it has gained nearly 4 percent and is now more than 14 percent stronger than a year ago.
Analysts say the rally is a positive sign for households and businesses, offering hope for more manageable prices and greater economic resilience in the months ahead.
Sanlam Private Wealth analyst Nick Kunze describes the movement as a strong way to start the year
Over the past month, it has gained nearly 4 percent and is now more than 14 percent stronger than a year ago.
Analysts say the rally is a positive sign for households and businesses, offering hope for more manageable prices and greater economic resilience in the months ahead.
Sanlam Private Wealth analyst Nick Kunze describes the movement as a strong way to start the year
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Siya smashes marathon qualifying race for working horses
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Cape Town runner Siya Sampula Mfanta has smashed his qualifying time for the Two Oceans Marathon, finishing the Timbercity Red Hill Marathon in 2 hours, 57 minutes and 1 second.
He beat his goal by more than half an hour, running to raise funds for Cape Town’s working cart horses.
Siya’s fundraising supports the Cart Horse Protection Association, which provides veterinary care, feed, shoeing and education for horses and their owners on the Cape Flats.
His dedication combines sporting achievement with animal welfare, showing how one person’s efforts can make a meaningful difference.
He beat his goal by more than half an hour, running to raise funds for Cape Town’s working cart horses.
Siya’s fundraising supports the Cart Horse Protection Association, which provides veterinary care, feed, shoeing and education for horses and their owners on the Cape Flats.
His dedication combines sporting achievement with animal welfare, showing how one person’s efforts can make a meaningful difference.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.06 to the US Dollar, 21.96 to the British Pound, and 19.04 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,081.65 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.59 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 87,773.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.06 to the US Dollar, 21.96 to the British Pound, and 19.04 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,081.65 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.59 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 87,773.00.
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