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Joburg hosts South Africa's first accredited blind football workshop
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Johannesburg has hosted South Africa's first accredited Blind Football Workshop, bringing together participants from across the country to develop the sport and make it more accessible.
The programme, held in La Rochelle, is equipping aspiring coaches, managers and administrators with the skills to establish and run blind football teams in their communities.
The workshop also introduced the International Blind Sports Federation's 110 page Blind Football Coaching Manual in Braille, helping make training resources more accessible for visually impaired participants.
Practical on field training will conclude the programme on Friday, supporting the growth of blind football across South Africa.
The programme, held in La Rochelle, is equipping aspiring coaches, managers and administrators with the skills to establish and run blind football teams in their communities.
The workshop also introduced the International Blind Sports Federation's 110 page Blind Football Coaching Manual in Braille, helping make training resources more accessible for visually impaired participants.
Practical on field training will conclude the programme on Friday, supporting the growth of blind football across South Africa.
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South Africa's underwater hockey stars return home with world silver
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South Africa's junior underwater hockey teams have returned home to a warm welcome after an impressive performance at the 2026 CMAS Age Group World Championships in Türkiye.
The self funded Under 19 and Under 24 men's and women's teams competed against the world's best, with the Under 24 women's team winning a silver medal.
The Under 19 women's team and the Under 24 men's team both secured fifth place finishes, showcasing South Africa's growing strength in the sport.
Head coach Jaco Barnard says he is very proud of the team's achievements after months of hard work and dedication.
The self funded Under 19 and Under 24 men's and women's teams competed against the world's best, with the Under 24 women's team winning a silver medal.
The Under 19 women's team and the Under 24 men's team both secured fifth place finishes, showcasing South Africa's growing strength in the sport.
Head coach Jaco Barnard says he is very proud of the team's achievements after months of hard work and dedication.
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Community blood drive exceeds donation target in Boksburg
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Community members in Boksburg rolled up their sleeves to support the South African National Blood Service's Jail and Bail campaign at the Parkmeadow Donor Centre, helping boost blood supplies during the busy winter season.
The fun fundraising initiative encouraged participants to rally friends, family and colleagues to donate blood on their behalf, with each successful donation bringing them closer to securing their freedom.
The campaign exceeded its target of collecting 50 units of blood, helping strengthen blood stocks at a time when donations are usually lower.
The fun fundraising initiative encouraged participants to rally friends, family and colleagues to donate blood on their behalf, with each successful donation bringing them closer to securing their freedom.
The campaign exceeded its target of collecting 50 units of blood, helping strengthen blood stocks at a time when donations are usually lower.
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The Rand is trading at 16.57 to the US Dollar, 22.21 to the British Pound, and 19.02 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at Gold is selling at 4,080.19 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 90.74 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,498.00.
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