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G20 Presidency enters critical phase as Summit preparations intensify
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International Relations minister Ronald Lamola says South Africa's G20 presidency is now in its most critical phase, as preparations intensify for the leaders’ summit.
Lamola says negotiations at ministerial level will shape the Johannesburg declaration.
Key meetings ahead include the G20 Compact with Africa in Johannesburg, a food security session in Cairo, Egypt and an industrialisation summit in Abuja, Nigeria.
He was speaking at a media briefing in Tshwane yesterday:
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Lamola says negotiations at ministerial level will shape the Johannesburg declaration.
Key meetings ahead include the G20 Compact with Africa in Johannesburg, a food security session in Cairo, Egypt and an industrialisation summit in Abuja, Nigeria.
He was speaking at a media briefing in Tshwane yesterday:
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Comic Con Africa 2025 kicks off today at the Johannesburg Expo
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The ultimate pop culture and gaming festival, Comic Con Africa 2025 kicks off today 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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South African runner Sibusiso Kubheka breaks world record
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South African runner Sibusiso Kubheka has broken the world record by running 100 kilometers in under six hours.
Kubheka completed the Adidas Chasing 100 challenge in Italy in an incredible 5-hours-59 minutes-and 20 seconds.
The event, which took place on Tuesday night to avoid the heat, saw 3 out of 5 elite athletes cross the finish line, with American Charlie Lawrence and former record-holder Aleksandr Sorokin of Lithuania finishing second and third, respectively.
Kubheka's remarkable achievement has cemented his place in the record books.
Kubheka completed the Adidas Chasing 100 challenge in Italy in an incredible 5-hours-59 minutes-and 20 seconds.
The event, which took place on Tuesday night to avoid the heat, saw 3 out of 5 elite athletes cross the finish line, with American Charlie Lawrence and former record-holder Aleksandr Sorokin of Lithuania finishing second and third, respectively.
Kubheka's remarkable achievement has cemented his place in the record books.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.68 to the US Dollar, 23.86 to the British Pound, and 20.57 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,380.85 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.89 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 113,048.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.68 to the US Dollar, 23.86 to the British Pound, and 20.57 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,380.85 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.89 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 113,048.00.
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