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28 SA Musicians Set for National Competition
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A record 28 young South African musicians have been selected to compete in the National Youth Music Competition in Stellenbosch from 1 to 6 December.
The competition, open to classical musicians aged 14 to 19, received 50 entries, the highest since it began in 1984.
Contestants will perform across four rounds for a share of R180,000 in prize money and the opportunity to perform in the final with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.
The finalists will be announced after the semi-final rounds during the week-long event.
The competition, open to classical musicians aged 14 to 19, received 50 entries, the highest since it began in 1984.
Contestants will perform across four rounds for a share of R180,000 in prize money and the opportunity to perform in the final with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.
The finalists will be announced after the semi-final rounds during the week-long event.
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MaXhosa Africa Heads to Paris Fashion Week
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South African fashion brand MaXhosa Africa will showcase its latest collection at Paris Fashion Week in Paris on 28 September 2026.
Founded by Laduma Ngxokolo in 2010, the brand is known for knitwear inspired by Xhosa culture and manufactures its products in Africa using local resources.
The show will be live-streamed on the brand's social media channels, giving global audiences access to the collection.
The appearance places another South African designer on one of the world's leading fashion stages.
Founded by Laduma Ngxokolo in 2010, the brand is known for knitwear inspired by Xhosa culture and manufactures its products in Africa using local resources.
The show will be live-streamed on the brand's social media channels, giving global audiences access to the collection.
The appearance places another South African designer on one of the world's leading fashion stages.
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Dreamfields Builds Youth Through Sport
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The Dreamfields Project is empowering communities through sport by supporting schools and creating opportunities for young people.
For the past 19 years, the initiative has used sport to strengthen schools and the communities they serve.
A Dreamfields Project representative says the project uplifts children in township and rural schools by providing football and netball equipment, building sports facilities and organising regular school leagues:
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For the past 19 years, the initiative has used sport to strengthen schools and the communities they serve.
A Dreamfields Project representative says the project uplifts children in township and rural schools by providing football and netball equipment, building sports facilities and organising regular school leagues:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.76 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,092.70 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 63,478.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.76 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,092.70 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 63,478.00.
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