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Student tackle economic issues at 54th Budget Speech Competition
Story 1
The 54th Budget Speech Competition has brought together top university students from across South Africa to tackle key economic policy issues.
Nedbank and Old Mutual hosted the event in Cape Town last week, where students submitted essays linked to the 2026 National Budget.
Students explored topics like trade, taxes and inflation, with top performers recognised for their research and insights.
Winners were also given the chance to engage with policymakers.
Nedbank and Old Mutual hosted the event in Cape Town last week, where students submitted essays linked to the 2026 National Budget.
Students explored topics like trade, taxes and inflation, with top performers recognised for their research and insights.
Winners were also given the chance to engage with policymakers.
Story 1 category
Headline 2
Young author releases two books
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Six-year-old Tlotlo Tsheka from Johannesburg has authored and illustrated two children’s books, I Remember When… and Mommy’s Secret.
She created the stories from her everyday experiences, drawing and writing with guidance from her mother, Thatohatsi Tsheka, a Publishing Director.
The GoodThings Guy reports that Tlotlo is preparing for the official launch of her books, supported by a youth entrepreneurship initiative that encourages children in township communities to develop their ideas.
She hopes her books will inspire other children to read and write their own stories.
She created the stories from her everyday experiences, drawing and writing with guidance from her mother, Thatohatsi Tsheka, a Publishing Director.
The GoodThings Guy reports that Tlotlo is preparing for the official launch of her books, supported by a youth entrepreneurship initiative that encourages children in township communities to develop their ideas.
She hopes her books will inspire other children to read and write their own stories.
Story 2 category
Headline 3
All Blacks coach eyes SA tour
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New Zealand’s new head coach, Dave Rennie, says he is excited about the Greatest Rivalry Tour in South Africa later this year.
In the first edition, the Springboks will play the All Blacks in August and September, with four games in Johannesburg, Cape Town and for the first time ever, the USA.
Rennie says he is looking forward to six exciting weeks in South Africa:
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In the first edition, the Springboks will play the All Blacks in August and September, with four games in Johannesburg, Cape Town and for the first time ever, the USA.
Rennie says he is looking forward to six exciting weeks in South Africa:
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Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.33 to the US Dollar, 21.84 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 72,194.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.33 to the US Dollar, 21.84 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 72,194.00.
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