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Sandton exhibition honours Santu Mofokeng’s photographic legacy
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South African photographer Santu Mofokeng is being honoured in an exhibition encouraging visitors to reflect more deeply on everyday images.
Titled Rumours /2026, it marks what would have been his 70th birthday and 10 years since the founding of his foundation.
Curator Dr Same Mdluli says the showcase is especially relevant in today’s image-saturated media landscape.
A highlight is the full display of Mofokeng’s Photo Album series, rarely seen in South Africa.
The exhibition is free to enter, with organisers hoping to attract a wide audience and inspire storytelling through photography.
Titled Rumours /2026, it marks what would have been his 70th birthday and 10 years since the founding of his foundation.
Curator Dr Same Mdluli says the showcase is especially relevant in today’s image-saturated media landscape.
A highlight is the full display of Mofokeng’s Photo Album series, rarely seen in South Africa.
The exhibition is free to enter, with organisers hoping to attract a wide audience and inspire storytelling through photography.
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Knysna Oyster Festival set to return in July
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The 43rd Knysna Oyster Festival will take place from 3 to 12 July, with organisers promising one of the biggest editions yet of the Garden Route’s flagship winter event.
The 10-day festival will feature oyster tastings, food and wine experiences, lagoon activities, and a packed sporting programme including races, cycling and golf, drawing visitors to Knysna.
First launched in 1983 to boost the winter economy, the festival has grown into a major tourism highlight that supports the local hospitality and events industry.
Local business owners in Knysna say they are excited about the upcoming influx of visitors, expecting a strong boost in trade during the festival period.
The 10-day festival will feature oyster tastings, food and wine experiences, lagoon activities, and a packed sporting programme including races, cycling and golf, drawing visitors to Knysna.
First launched in 1983 to boost the winter economy, the festival has grown into a major tourism highlight that supports the local hospitality and events industry.
Local business owners in Knysna say they are excited about the upcoming influx of visitors, expecting a strong boost in trade during the festival period.
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90 farmers graduate from UP livestock training programme
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Ninety small scale livestock farmers from North West and Limpopo have graduated from a two week training programme hosted by the University of Pretoria at its Onderstepoort Campus.
The course equipped farmers with practical skills in animal health, productivity, disease prevention and livestock marketing, helping them access formal agricultural markets and strengthen rural economies.
The training also formed part of a wider community development initiative supported by industry partners, aimed at improving food security and building sustainable farming businesses.
The course equipped farmers with practical skills in animal health, productivity, disease prevention and livestock marketing, helping them access formal agricultural markets and strengthen rural economies.
The training also formed part of a wider community development initiative supported by industry partners, aimed at improving food security and building sustainable farming businesses.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.59 to the US Dollar, 22.39 to the British Pound, and 19.40 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,564.28 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 108.23 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 75,974.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.59 to the US Dollar, 22.39 to the British Pound, and 19.40 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,564.28 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 108.23 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 75,974.00.
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