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African Fashion Week returns to Sandton to boost creative industry
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African Fashion Week season two has been launched ahead of a three day showcase taking place in Sandton City, Johannesburg, aimed at growing Africa’s fashion and creative economy.
Organisers say the event will bring together designers, industry experts and investors to create business opportunities and support emerging talent across the continent.
The programme will include fashion showcases, panel discussions and networking sessions designed to connect creativity with commercial growth.
Leaders behind the initiative say the goal is to build sustainable fashion businesses while positioning African design on the global stage.
Organisers say the event will bring together designers, industry experts and investors to create business opportunities and support emerging talent across the continent.
The programme will include fashion showcases, panel discussions and networking sessions designed to connect creativity with commercial growth.
Leaders behind the initiative say the goal is to build sustainable fashion businesses while positioning African design on the global stage.
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Limpopo chess prodigy set for Commonwealth championship
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A Grade 3 learner from Flora Park Comprehensive Primary School in Polokwane, Limpopo, is among young players set to represent South Africa at the Commonwealth Chess Championship in Sri Lanka.
Eight year old Ntokoto Mashava is part of a team of 20 players, all aged eight, preparing for the international tournament in May.
He secured his place after winning a regional chess competition in March.
Ntokoto Mashava’s Mentor and sister says she is proud of him
Eight year old Ntokoto Mashava is part of a team of 20 players, all aged eight, preparing for the international tournament in May.
He secured his place after winning a regional chess competition in March.
Ntokoto Mashava’s Mentor and sister says she is proud of him
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Horison Block Watch Hosts Games Morning for Elderly
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Elderly residents in Horison, Roodepoort, enjoyed a social games morning hosted by the Horison Block Watch at NG Horison.
The event featured bingo, coffee and light refreshments, bringing residents together for connection and enjoyment.
Organisers also shared information on local safety initiatives and emergency response, while participants took part in friendly games and social activities.
The event featured bingo, coffee and light refreshments, bringing residents together for connection and enjoyment.
Organisers also shared information on local safety initiatives and emergency response, while participants took part in friendly games and social activities.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.64 to the US Dollar, 22.66 to the British Pound, and 19.57 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,558.79 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 108.17 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 78,623.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.64 to the US Dollar, 22.66 to the British Pound, and 19.57 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,558.79 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 108.17 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 78,623.00.
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