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More than 800 runners support Lonehill Dam revival project
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More than 800 runners and walkers took part in the 24th annual Lonehill 5km Fun Run and Walk, raising funds to help restore the Lonehill Dam and support other local environmental projects.
The event, organised by the Lonehill Residents Association with local partners, also celebrated community spirit, with residents, businesses and emergency services coming together to make the day a success.
Organisers say the annual event continues to give the community an opportunity to invest in local green spaces while enjoying a day of fitness and family fun.
The event, organised by the Lonehill Residents Association with local partners, also celebrated community spirit, with residents, businesses and emergency services coming together to make the day a success.
Organisers say the annual event continues to give the community an opportunity to invest in local green spaces while enjoying a day of fitness and family fun.
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Ballito Dancer Crowned Junior Dance Champion of the World
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Twelve year old Hanna van den Barselaar Smith from Ballito has been crowned the Overall Junior Dance Champion of the World at the 2026 World Championships of Performing Arts in Las Vegas.
Competing against performers from 54 countries, the Ashton International College learner won gold medals in Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical and Open dance, as well as a silver medal in Contemporary, before advancing to the final.
Her winning ballet performance secured the overall junior dance title, bringing another world championship home to South Africa.
Competing against performers from 54 countries, the Ashton International College learner won gold medals in Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical and Open dance, as well as a silver medal in Contemporary, before advancing to the final.
Her winning ballet performance secured the overall junior dance title, bringing another world championship home to South Africa.
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Johannesburg Mini Council brings smiles to care centre residents
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Grade 7 members of the Johannesburg Mini Council spent the day with residents at Thembalami Care Centre and the Max Ordman Deaf Association, playing Bingo, performing songs and sharing tea, cake and gifts.
The visit gave residents and learners the chance to connect across generations, with Bingo winners receiving winter blankets and all residents receiving gifts.
The care centre says the visit brought plenty of smiles and created meaningful memories for everyone involved.
The visit gave residents and learners the chance to connect across generations, with Bingo winners receiving winter blankets and all residents receiving gifts.
The care centre says the visit brought plenty of smiles and created meaningful memories for everyone involved.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.39 to the US Dollar, 22.04 the British Pound, and 18.88 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,051.72 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 83.77 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,002.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.39 to the US Dollar, 22.04 the British Pound, and 18.88 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,051.72 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 83.77 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,002.00.
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