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Jazz Legends Mkhize and Butler to Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards
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World-renowned Jazz icons, Themba Mkhize and Dr Jonathan Butler, will be honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's Mzantsi Jazz Awards.
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter/guitarist Butler received an Honorary Doctorate from Stellenbosch University in March and pianist and composer--Mkhize has been part of renowned jazz collectives such as Sakhile and Bayete.
Previous recipients of the award include Abigail Kubeka and late drummer Louis Moholo, and Letta Mbulu.
The 9th edition of the Mzantsi Jazz Awards will be held on 30 August at the University of Johannesburg
Mzantsi Jazz Awards founder, Dr Mongezi Makhalim:
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Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter/guitarist Butler received an Honorary Doctorate from Stellenbosch University in March and pianist and composer--Mkhize has been part of renowned jazz collectives such as Sakhile and Bayete.
Previous recipients of the award include Abigail Kubeka and late drummer Louis Moholo, and Letta Mbulu.
The 9th edition of the Mzantsi Jazz Awards will be held on 30 August at the University of Johannesburg
Mzantsi Jazz Awards founder, Dr Mongezi Makhalim:
*sound*
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Girls in Tech Programme Transforms Opportunities for Women in ICT
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The Tshwane University of Technology's Girls in Tech empowerment programme is revolutionizing opportunities for young women in the information and communications technology sector.
The programme provides participants with mentorship, hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies, and networking opportunities with industry professionals.
It also focuses on developing essential soft skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring students are industry-ready.
According to Dr. Thembeka Manetje, the programme offers an inclusive platform for young women to learn, grow, and pursue success in technology with confidence.
The programme provides participants with mentorship, hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies, and networking opportunities with industry professionals.
It also focuses on developing essential soft skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring students are industry-ready.
According to Dr. Thembeka Manetje, the programme offers an inclusive platform for young women to learn, grow, and pursue success in technology with confidence.
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Distance For Difference Celebrates 20 Years of Giving Back
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Non-profit organisation Distance For Difference is hosting two-exciting fundraising events to mark 20 years of making a difference in the lives of children.
The first event is the GRATITUDE Run, taking place in Stellenbosch on Heritage Day, 24 September.
Later, in October, the organisation will host THE500 24-Hour Cycling and Spinning Challenge in Somerset West, where cyclists will aim to cover 500 kilometres in 24 hours.
Over the past two decades, the organisation has raised over R13 million for more than 60 charities across South Africa.
The first event is the GRATITUDE Run, taking place in Stellenbosch on Heritage Day, 24 September.
Later, in October, the organisation will host THE500 24-Hour Cycling and Spinning Challenge in Somerset West, where cyclists will aim to cover 500 kilometres in 24 hours.
Over the past two decades, the organisation has raised over R13 million for more than 60 charities across South Africa.
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The Rand is trading at 17.68 to the US Dollar, 23.86 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 67.01 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 112,892.00.
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