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Comic Con Africa Brings Fans Together In Johannesburg
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Comic Con Africa brought thousands of fans to the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec from Thursday to Sunday for four days of gaming, comics, cosplay and pop culture.
International guests included Christopher Judge, the voice of Kratos in God of War, as well as the cast of Rick and Morty.
The event also featured esports, tabletop games, artists and creative activities, giving fans a chance to celebrate the characters and stories they love.
International guests included Christopher Judge, the voice of Kratos in God of War, as well as the cast of Rick and Morty.
The event also featured esports, tabletop games, artists and creative activities, giving fans a chance to celebrate the characters and stories they love.
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Tatjana Smith Makes Winning Return To Competitive Swimming
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Two time Olympic champion Tatjana Smith has made a winning return to competitive swimming, taking gold in the 50 metre breaststroke at the South African Short Course Championships in Pietermaritzburg.
Smith, who retired after the 2024 Paris Olympics, won Thursday’s final in 29.50 seconds after recording 29.90 in the morning heat.
Both times were under the qualifying standard for the World Short Course Championships in Beijing in December.
The 29 year old is now focusing on the 50 metre event as she targets a return to the Olympics at Los Angeles 2028.
Smith, who retired after the 2024 Paris Olympics, won Thursday’s final in 29.50 seconds after recording 29.90 in the morning heat.
Both times were under the qualifying standard for the World Short Course Championships in Beijing in December.
The 29 year old is now focusing on the 50 metre event as she targets a return to the Olympics at Los Angeles 2028.
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Cape Town Campaign Shares Stories Of Hope
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The Cape Town Central Improvement District has launched a digital storytelling campaign sharing the experiences of four people who have lived through homelessness.
The series, called This Is Not My Forever, shows how homelessness can be a temporary chapter, with the right support and opportunities.
One of those featured was once homeless himself and now works as a peer field worker, helping others on their journey towards stability.
The campaign also highlights the role of shelters, rehabilitation and community support in helping people rebuild their lives.
The series, called This Is Not My Forever, shows how homelessness can be a temporary chapter, with the right support and opportunities.
One of those featured was once homeless himself and now works as a peer field worker, helping others on their journey towards stability.
The campaign also highlights the role of shelters, rehabilitation and community support in helping people rebuild their lives.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.45 to the US Dollar, 21.80 to the British Pound, and 18.71 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,155.47 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 104.32 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 82,728.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.45 to the US Dollar, 21.80 to the British Pound, and 18.71 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,155.47 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 104.32 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 82,728.00.
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