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first World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meeting underway in Pretoria
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The inaugural Simbine Classic begins today in Pretoria, marking the country’s first World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meeting.
South African sprinter Akani Simbine says the event gives local athletes a chance to earn ranking points and compete globally at home.
He highlighted gaps in grassroots development, urging more investment in disadvantaged communities to unlock talent and inspire future champions to access sporting programmes:
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South African sprinter Akani Simbine says the event gives local athletes a chance to earn ranking points and compete globally at home.
He highlighted gaps in grassroots development, urging more investment in disadvantaged communities to unlock talent and inspire future champions to access sporting programmes:
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Designers showcase their work at the Soweto Theatre
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Soweto Fashion Week opens today at Soweto Theatre, running from 28 April to 1 May 2026 in partnership with Joburg Tourism.
The Autumn/Winter 2026 showcase features local designers and SMMEs presenting clothing, accessories, jewellery and fragrances.
The event includes a market platform for small businesses to sell and display their products to buyers and visitors.
The Autumn/Winter 2026 showcase features local designers and SMMEs presenting clothing, accessories, jewellery and fragrances.
The event includes a market platform for small businesses to sell and display their products to buyers and visitors.
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KZN Sports Awards honoours athletes
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Zakithi Nene, Nonkululeko Mlaba and Precious Mthembu won top honours at the KZN Sports Awards in Durban on 26 April 2026.
Nene claimed Sportsman of the Year after running 43.76 seconds in the 400m at the Kip Keino Classic and securing podium finishes on the Diamond League circuit.
Mlaba earned Sportswoman of the Year after helping South Africa reach the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final and maintaining high international rankings.
Mthembu won Coach of the Year after developing university athletes and building competitive teams.
Nene claimed Sportsman of the Year after running 43.76 seconds in the 400m at the Kip Keino Classic and securing podium finishes on the Diamond League circuit.
Mlaba earned Sportswoman of the Year after helping South Africa reach the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final and maintaining high international rankings.
Mthembu won Coach of the Year after developing university athletes and building competitive teams.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.53 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,726.46 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 76,590.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.53 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,726.46 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 76,590.00.
Split analysis
Local: 52 words (26%), National: 83 words (42%), International: 65 words (33%)