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Proteas women return home from World Cup final in India
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South Africans gave the Proteas women a hero's welcome as they arrived at OR Tambo International Airport yesterday.
The Proteas, who made their first appearance in a 50 over World Cup final in India on Sunday, may have stumbled over the final hurdle, but inspired many with their grit and determination at the World Cup.
The team returned home with silver medals.
Head coach Mandla Mashimbyi has expressed pride in the team's performance:
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The Proteas, who made their first appearance in a 50 over World Cup final in India on Sunday, may have stumbled over the final hurdle, but inspired many with their grit and determination at the World Cup.
The team returned home with silver medals.
Head coach Mandla Mashimbyi has expressed pride in the team's performance:
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Trail runners and citizen scientists unite at Melville Koppies
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The Melville Koppies Nature Reserve recently hosted trail runners and citizen scientists, highlighting its natural beauty and biodiversity.
The Trail Fund Project's virtual trail running race saw participants logging their runs on the Strava app over 3-weekends in October, raising an impressive R9 000 for nature reserve maintenance.
In a separate event, citizen scientists took part in the Great Southern Bioblitz, a southern hemisphere initiative to record organisms during spring.
Beyond trail running and bioblitzes, Melville Koppies offers a range of activities, including hiking, birdwatching, and guided tours exploring the area's 3-billion-year-old rocks and rich history.
The Trail Fund Project's virtual trail running race saw participants logging their runs on the Strava app over 3-weekends in October, raising an impressive R9 000 for nature reserve maintenance.
In a separate event, citizen scientists took part in the Great Southern Bioblitz, a southern hemisphere initiative to record organisms during spring.
Beyond trail running and bioblitzes, Melville Koppies offers a range of activities, including hiking, birdwatching, and guided tours exploring the area's 3-billion-year-old rocks and rich history.
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Government welcomes increase in international tourist arrivals
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Government has welcomed the significant increase of international tourist arrivals between January and September.
The Department of Tourism confirmed more than 7.6-million tourist arrivals, reflecting sustained recovery and renewed confidence in South Africa as a premier global tourism destination.
This is an increase of more than 1.1-million visitors compared to the same period in 2024, with strong growth from key markets in Africa, Europe and Asia.
The rising numbers also affirm government’s efforts to expand the tourism sector, stimulate economic growth and create much-needed jobs.
The Department of Tourism confirmed more than 7.6-million tourist arrivals, reflecting sustained recovery and renewed confidence in South Africa as a premier global tourism destination.
This is an increase of more than 1.1-million visitors compared to the same period in 2024, with strong growth from key markets in Africa, Europe and Asia.
The rising numbers also affirm government’s efforts to expand the tourism sector, stimulate economic growth and create much-needed jobs.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.52 to the US Dollar, 22.81 to the British Pound, and 20.11 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,983.41 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.47 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 101,746.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.52 to the US Dollar, 22.81 to the British Pound, and 20.11 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,983.41 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.47 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 101,746.00.
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