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Springs police sergeant finishes third in 400 kilometre charity marathon
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Springs SAPS Sergeant Mmeselane Ramoshu has finished third in the gruelling 400 kilometre Icon Journey Charity Marathon across the Eastern Cape.
Ramoshu was one of just 11 runners selected from across South Africa to take part in the eight day challenge, covering more than 42 kilometres a day before completing a final 103 kilometre stage.
The marathon follows Nelson Mandela's Long Walk to Freedom route while raising support for school shoes and sanitary products for children from disadvantaged communities.
Ramoshu was one of just 11 runners selected from across South Africa to take part in the eight day challenge, covering more than 42 kilometres a day before completing a final 103 kilometre stage.
The marathon follows Nelson Mandela's Long Walk to Freedom route while raising support for school shoes and sanitary products for children from disadvantaged communities.
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South African filmmaker's VHS movie sells out twice
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South African born filmmaker Robert dos Santos is celebrating strong demand for his latest film, This is How The World Ends, after its limited VHS release sold out twice.
The film is the first feature in two decades to debut on VHS and has attracted more than 1 000 pre orders from collectors and movie fans around the world. Dos Santos says the release celebrates human creativity in an era of Artificial Intelligence and streaming rather than rejecting new technology.
He says the film was designed to embrace the unique limitations of VHS while maintaining high production quality.
The film is the first feature in two decades to debut on VHS and has attracted more than 1 000 pre orders from collectors and movie fans around the world. Dos Santos says the release celebrates human creativity in an era of Artificial Intelligence and streaming rather than rejecting new technology.
He says the film was designed to embrace the unique limitations of VHS while maintaining high production quality.
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Kids Fun Day brings smiles to 500 children
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About 500 children from Kliptown, Eldorado Park and Westbury enjoyed a free day of fun, learning and friendship at the fourth annual Kids Fun Day hosted by Soldiers for Jesus Ministries at Rietvlei Zoo Farm.
The children received free transport, meals and refreshments while exploring the zoo and taking part in games and educational activities in a safe and caring environment.
The event also launched the For Kids By Kids leadership programme, which aims to equip young people with confidence and leadership skills.
The children received free transport, meals and refreshments while exploring the zoo and taking part in games and educational activities in a safe and caring environment.
The event also launched the For Kids By Kids leadership programme, which aims to equip young people with confidence and leadership skills.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.81 to the US Dollar, 22.32 to the British Pound, and 19.09 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,049.09 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 88.36 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 63,470.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.81 to the US Dollar, 22.32 to the British Pound, and 19.09 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,049.09 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 88.36 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 63,470.00.
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