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Thirty-Six Learners Compete in Maths Final
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Thirty-six learners will compete in the national final of the Peregrine Capital 24SumMore Mathematics Competition in Bedfordview today.
The Grade 4 to 6 learners come from schools across the country, with more than 300 schools taking part in this year's competition.
They must use four numbers and basic calculations to reach the answer 24 as quickly as possible.
The winner will receive a R25,000 investment account, with another R25,000 going to their school.
Peregrine Capital CEO Jacques Conradie explains:
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The Grade 4 to 6 learners come from schools across the country, with more than 300 schools taking part in this year's competition.
They must use four numbers and basic calculations to reach the answer 24 as quickly as possible.
The winner will receive a R25,000 investment account, with another R25,000 going to their school.
Peregrine Capital CEO Jacques Conradie explains:
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Bridge Books Opens Free Outdoor Libraries
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Bridge Books is bringing reading into Johannesburg’s public spaces through four free outdoor libraries known as Book Nests.
The independent bookshop, based in Joburg CBD, operates the libraries as part of its work to expand access to books and South African stories.
It also runs reading programmes that reach more than 600 children each month.
The organisation also publishes books in South African languages and helps local authors and publishers get their books into bookshops.
The independent bookshop, based in Joburg CBD, operates the libraries as part of its work to expand access to books and South African stories.
It also runs reading programmes that reach more than 600 children each month.
The organisation also publishes books in South African languages and helps local authors and publishers get their books into bookshops.
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Local Artist Lands Jazz Festival Honour
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A 26-year-old Cape Town artist has been chosen to design the official poster for the 2027 Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek.
Michael Beckurts is the second South African artist to receive the honour, following Sam Nhlengethwa.
He joins international artists, including Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and David Bowie, who have designed posters for the festival since the tradition began in Switzerland in 1967.
Beckurts is known for drawing musicians during live performances, projecting his drawings onto walls as he works.
The festival will take place in Franschhoek from the 19th to the 21st of March next year.
Michael Beckurts is the second South African artist to receive the honour, following Sam Nhlengethwa.
He joins international artists, including Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and David Bowie, who have designed posters for the festival since the tradition began in Switzerland in 1967.
Beckurts is known for drawing musicians during live performances, projecting his drawings onto walls as he works.
The festival will take place in Franschhoek from the 19th to the 21st of March next year.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.60 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,042.84 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 79,956.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.60 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,042.84 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 79,956.00.
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