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Joburg Film Festival Kicks Off Showcase of African and Global Cinema
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The annual Joburg Film Festival has opened for 2026 with screenings running from March 3 to March 8.
Organisers say the programme blends African storytelling with global cinema, selecting films from around the world for audiences in Johannesburg.
The festival features premieres, filmmaker Q&As, panel discussions and masterclasses connecting audiences with creators and industry professionals.
Organisers say the programme blends African storytelling with global cinema, selecting films from around the world for audiences in Johannesburg.
The festival features premieres, filmmaker Q&As, panel discussions and masterclasses connecting audiences with creators and industry professionals.
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Mamelodi Sundowns Launch Soccer Schools for Young Players
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Mamelodi Sundowns has launched Soccer Schools in partnership with Global Soccer Schools International to develop young football talent across South Africa and the UK.
Over 6 000 children aged 4 to 15 will benefit from grassroots coaching and a pathway into the professional Mamelodi Sundowns Youth Academy.
The launch brought together club leaders, coaches, GSSI founders and former students to celebrate the initiative.
The schools aim to nurture not only future professionals, but also a lifelong love of football, friendships and joy for the game.
Over 6 000 children aged 4 to 15 will benefit from grassroots coaching and a pathway into the professional Mamelodi Sundowns Youth Academy.
The launch brought together club leaders, coaches, GSSI founders and former students to celebrate the initiative.
The schools aim to nurture not only future professionals, but also a lifelong love of football, friendships and joy for the game.
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Community rallies to restore Wonderboom waterfall
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Residents of Pretoria North have come together to revive the Wonderboom Waterfall, a local landmark seen as part of the area’s heritage.
The restoration is part of wider efforts to maintain and improve public spaces in the north, including the Moot and Klipkoppies sites.
Ward councillor Elma Nel says the project is about more than repairs. It aims to strengthen community morale and encourage residents to take pride in their surroundings.
Volunteers are being invited to join clean-ups and team-building initiatives, helping ensure the waterfall and other public spaces are maintained for everyone.
The restoration is part of wider efforts to maintain and improve public spaces in the north, including the Moot and Klipkoppies sites.
Ward councillor Elma Nel says the project is about more than repairs. It aims to strengthen community morale and encourage residents to take pride in their surroundings.
Volunteers are being invited to join clean-ups and team-building initiatives, helping ensure the waterfall and other public spaces are maintained for everyone.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.37 to the US Dollar, 21.76 to the British Pound, and 18.98 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,257.02 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 77.74 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 66,929.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.37 to the US Dollar, 21.76 to the British Pound, and 18.98 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,257.02 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 77.74 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 66,929.00.
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