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WC and GP matrics urged to celebrate end of finals responsibly
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Matriculants in Western Cape and Gauteng are being urged to celebrate responsibly as they head to Rage festivals, pens-down parties, and smaller end-of-exam gatherings
The exams officially concluded yesterday for both the NSC and IEB examinations.
Western Cape Education MEC David Maynier encouraged students to take necessary precautions at events, including knowing safety measures, emergency numbers, and keeping parents informed.
Gauteng Education Spokesperson Steve Mabona also cautioned against reckless behavior, discouraging "pens-down" parties that could lead to harm:
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The exams officially concluded yesterday for both the NSC and IEB examinations.
Western Cape Education MEC David Maynier encouraged students to take necessary precautions at events, including knowing safety measures, emergency numbers, and keeping parents informed.
Gauteng Education Spokesperson Steve Mabona also cautioned against reckless behavior, discouraging "pens-down" parties that could lead to harm:
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Harvard Business School investing R1m for African start-ups
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Harvard Business School is once again putting R1-million on the table for Africa’s brightest early-stage startups.
The 2026 New Venture Competition is now accepting applications, offering cash prizes and a chance to pitch at the Africa Business Conference in Boston next March.
Only ventures younger than five years and with less than R17-million raised can enter.
The first 30 applicants get free help from Harvard MBA students to sharpen their plans.
The 2026 New Venture Competition is now accepting applications, offering cash prizes and a chance to pitch at the Africa Business Conference in Boston next March.
Only ventures younger than five years and with less than R17-million raised can enter.
The first 30 applicants get free help from Harvard MBA students to sharpen their plans.
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2025 African Bank Soweto Marathon
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The 2025 African Bank Soweto Marathon is set to kick off this Saturday, expecting around 18,000 participants.
The event will showcase Soweto's rich culture and history, featuring eight iconic heritage sites along the route, including Vilakazi Street and the Hector Pieterson Memorial.
The marathon celebrates sport, community, and local pride, bringing people together for a positive and memorable day.
The event offers 42.2km, 21.1km, and 10km distances with equal prize money for males and females, and the top prize for the 42.2km Open winner is 250-thousand-rand.
The event will showcase Soweto's rich culture and history, featuring eight iconic heritage sites along the route, including Vilakazi Street and the Hector Pieterson Memorial.
The marathon celebrates sport, community, and local pride, bringing people together for a positive and memorable day.
The event offers 42.2km, 21.1km, and 10km distances with equal prize money for males and females, and the top prize for the 42.2km Open winner is 250-thousand-rand.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.14 to the US Dollar, 22.70 to the British Pound, and 19.88 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,151.61 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 90,900.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.14 to the US Dollar, 22.70 to the British Pound, and 19.88 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,151.61 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 90,900.00.
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