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local Senior citizens honored in Orange Farm
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The fourth annual Senior Citizen Luncheon in Orange Farm, organised by the Duze family, celebrated the wisdom and resilience of local seniors.
Guests from Eldorado Park, Ennerdale, Westbury, Orange Farm, and surrounding areas enjoyed a full day of activities, including breakfast, haircuts, massages, lunch, and live music.
A highlight for many was a helicopter ride, sponsored by the Maziya Group, giving 100 seniors the chance to fly for the first time. While some soared with excitement, others enjoyed the festivities on the ground.
Community sponsors and volunteers came together with the Duze family to honour seniors, providing a day of relaxation, entertainment, and memorable experiences.
Guests from Eldorado Park, Ennerdale, Westbury, Orange Farm, and surrounding areas enjoyed a full day of activities, including breakfast, haircuts, massages, lunch, and live music.
A highlight for many was a helicopter ride, sponsored by the Maziya Group, giving 100 seniors the chance to fly for the first time. While some soared with excitement, others enjoyed the festivities on the ground.
Community sponsors and volunteers came together with the Duze family to honour seniors, providing a day of relaxation, entertainment, and memorable experiences.
Story 1 category
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DUT student shines at Canadian film festival
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Durban University of Technology student Lindani Msibi has earned international recognition after his short film *Amanzi* won Best Editing at the Canada Mobile International Film Festival. The 26-year-old from Newcastle outshone entries from ten countries, with the film also nominated for cinematography and best mobile film.
Amanzi tells the story of a woman haunted by ancestral spirits, reflecting the balance between faith, culture, and renewal. Msibi credits DUT for nurturing his creativity and says the experience proves that local stories can make a global impact.
He is now developing a new short film and hopes to expand Amanzi into a feature, continuing to tell stories rooted in South African identity.
Amanzi tells the story of a woman haunted by ancestral spirits, reflecting the balance between faith, culture, and renewal. Msibi credits DUT for nurturing his creativity and says the experience proves that local stories can make a global impact.
He is now developing a new short film and hopes to expand Amanzi into a feature, continuing to tell stories rooted in South African identity.
Story 2 category
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New child-friendly smartphone blocks nude content automatically
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A Finnish company has launched a smartphone designed specifically for children that automatically blocks pornography and nude content.
The HMD Fuse includes parental controls like location tracking, screen time limits, app management, and trusted contact whitelisting.
Its standout feature, HarmBlock AI, scans content in real time, stopping nude images from being displayed or taken and operating across apps, messages, and websites without collecting user data.
The phone can start as a simple device and be upgraded by parents when children are ready, ensuring safety remains central.
Experts say the Fuse represents a major step in creating safer online spaces for children, combining connectivity with strong digital protection.
The HMD Fuse includes parental controls like location tracking, screen time limits, app management, and trusted contact whitelisting.
Its standout feature, HarmBlock AI, scans content in real time, stopping nude images from being displayed or taken and operating across apps, messages, and websites without collecting user data.
The phone can start as a simple device and be upgraded by parents when children are ready, ensuring safety remains central.
Experts say the Fuse represents a major step in creating safer online spaces for children, combining connectivity with strong digital protection.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.31 to the US Dollar, 22.72 to the British Pound, and 19.93 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,006.70 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.77 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 107,838.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.31 to the US Dollar, 22.72 to the British Pound, and 19.93 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,006.70 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.77 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 107,838.00.
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Local: 104 words (32%), National: 110 words (34%), International: 107 words (33%)