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Tshwane to host Gastronomy Africa 2026
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City of Tshwane Mayoral committee member for Economic Development and Spatial Planning, Sarah Mabotsa, says the metro will host the Gastronomy Africa 2026 conference.
The city secured the bid to stage the event in August.
The conference is expected to bring R6.7 million into the local economy.
Mabotsa says the conference will attract visitors and increase tourism activity in Tshwane:
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The city secured the bid to stage the event in August.
The conference is expected to bring R6.7 million into the local economy.
Mabotsa says the conference will attract visitors and increase tourism activity in Tshwane:
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South Africa wins 8th African Spelling Bee team title
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South Africa won the team standings at the 8th African Spelling Bee in Zimbabwe, finishing ahead of Nigeria and Zimbabwe.
Ashton Singh from KwaZulu-Natal placed second in the junior division.
Contestants competed using words from English and 21 African languages.
The team will compete at the World Spelling Bee Championships in Shanghai in July.
Ashton Singh from KwaZulu-Natal placed second in the junior division.
Contestants competed using words from English and 21 African languages.
The team will compete at the World Spelling Bee Championships in Shanghai in July.
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Klein Karoo Arts Festival kicks off 30th edition in Oudtshoorn
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The 30th annual Klein Karoo National Arts Festival kicked off in Oudtshoorn this weekend, marking three decades of celebrating South African creativity in the heart of the Karoo.
The opening concert featured both established stars and new talent, kicking off a week of theatre, music, visual arts, and community storytelling.
Western Cape Cultural Affairs and Sport MEC Ricardo Mackenzie says while the arts draws the crowds, the economic boost keeps the town thriving, with an expected 100-million-rand invested in Oudtshoorn, and 200-million-rand in the province:
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The opening concert featured both established stars and new talent, kicking off a week of theatre, music, visual arts, and community storytelling.
Western Cape Cultural Affairs and Sport MEC Ricardo Mackenzie says while the arts draws the crowds, the economic boost keeps the town thriving, with an expected 100-million-rand invested in Oudtshoorn, and 200-million-rand in the province:
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The Rand is trading at 17.10 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,495.15 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 67,174.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.10 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,495.15 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 67,174.00.
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Local: 60 words (30%), National: 86 words (43%), International: 53 words (27%)