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Varsity Football Adds Friday Night Matches
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South Africa’s premier university football competition is introducing Friday night fixtures as Varsity Football returns for the 2026 season.
The men’s tournament starts on 7 August, with eight universities competing, including defending champions the University of the Free State.
The women’s competition kicks off on 1 August, with the University of the Western Cape chasing a fourth straight title.
The tournament also includes campus activations to engage students ahead of the season.
The men’s tournament starts on 7 August, with eight universities competing, including defending champions the University of the Free State.
The women’s competition kicks off on 1 August, with the University of the Western Cape chasing a fourth straight title.
The tournament also includes campus activations to engage students ahead of the season.
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Girls And Women Take To Waves
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The Roxy Davis Foundation will host Girls & Women of the Waves at Muizenberg Beach in Cape Town on 9 August 2026 to mark National Women's Day.
Around 80 to 100 women and girls, including participants with disabilities and youth at risk, will take part in surf therapy, beginner lessons and the LaMuse Classic competition.
The foundation will provide transport, equipment and distribute 200 feminine hygiene packs to help remove barriers to participation.
More than 100 volunteers, coaches and officials will support the event, with community donations helping to assemble the hygiene packs.
Around 80 to 100 women and girls, including participants with disabilities and youth at risk, will take part in surf therapy, beginner lessons and the LaMuse Classic competition.
The foundation will provide transport, equipment and distribute 200 feminine hygiene packs to help remove barriers to participation.
More than 100 volunteers, coaches and officials will support the event, with community donations helping to assemble the hygiene packs.
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World Ranger Day Honours Conservation Heroes
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Today marks World Ranger Day, recognising conservation rangers around the world who protect wildlife, restore ecosystems and safeguard natural areas.
In South Africa, rangers patrol protected areas, remove snares, monitor endangered species and restore habitats affected by environmental threats.
The Endangered Wildlife Trust’s teams in Limpopo and the Soutpansberg are working to reduce wildlife crime and restore ecosystems through conservation projects.
Their work helps protect biodiversity and preserve natural resources for future generations.
In South Africa, rangers patrol protected areas, remove snares, monitor endangered species and restore habitats affected by environmental threats.
The Endangered Wildlife Trust’s teams in Limpopo and the Soutpansberg are working to reduce wildlife crime and restore ecosystems through conservation projects.
Their work helps protect biodiversity and preserve natural resources for future generations.
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The Rand is trading at 0.00 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 64,323.00.
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