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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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Glenrose Xaba Wins Inaugural Mangaung 10K
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South African runner Glenrose Xaba has continued her winning run, claiming the inaugural Absa Run Your City Mangaung 10K in Bloemfontein.
The Boxer Athletic Club runner finished in 32-minutes and 10-seconds.
Xaba’s latest victory comes a week after she won the Boxer Super Run 5K in Durban.
Kenya’s Felix Masai Kibet won the men’s 10K in 28-minutes and 14-seconds
The Boxer Athletic Club runner finished in 32-minutes and 10-seconds.
Xaba’s latest victory comes a week after she won the Boxer Super Run 5K in Durban.
Kenya’s Felix Masai Kibet won the men’s 10K in 28-minutes and 14-seconds
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Cape Town Artist Wins Jazz Festival Poster 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 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,157.00.
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 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,157.00.
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