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Heidelberg Aspiring Filmmakers Graduate From Free Training Programme
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Emerging filmmakers in Heidelberg have gained practical film industry skills after completing a free two-month training programme.
Icons Pictures partnered with the National Film and Video Foundation to run the Empowering Tomorrow Film Skills Training Project, teaching participants filmmaking, storytelling and film production.
The graduates showcased their newly acquired skills by producing and screening their own short films at a graduation gala held at the Ext 23 Community Hall in Heidelberg.
The programme also gave participants an opportunity to learn from industry professionals, including South African actress Noxolo Monama, who mentored the aspiring filmmakers.
Icons Pictures partnered with the National Film and Video Foundation to run the Empowering Tomorrow Film Skills Training Project, teaching participants filmmaking, storytelling and film production.
The graduates showcased their newly acquired skills by producing and screening their own short films at a graduation gala held at the Ext 23 Community Hall in Heidelberg.
The programme also gave participants an opportunity to learn from industry professionals, including South African actress Noxolo Monama, who mentored the aspiring filmmakers.
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Teboho Mokoena Leads South Africa’s 2026 CAF Awards Nominations
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Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena has earned nominations for both African Player of the Year and InterClub Player of the Year at the 2026 CAF Awards.
He helped Sundowns win the CAF Champions League and played a key role in Bafana Bafana's historic World Cup campaign.
His teammate Khuliso Mudau is also nominated, while goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, Banyana Banyana and Thembi Kgatlana have earned recognition in other categories.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria, on the 7th of December.
He helped Sundowns win the CAF Champions League and played a key role in Bafana Bafana's historic World Cup campaign.
His teammate Khuliso Mudau is also nominated, while goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, Banyana Banyana and Thembi Kgatlana have earned recognition in other categories.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria, on the 7th of December.
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Gauteng Organisation Turns Medical Waste Into School Shoes
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A Germiston-based organisation is giving discarded medical equipment a second life by turning it into school shoes for children.
My Walk Made with Soul has won bronze in the Eco-Innovation category at the 16th annual Eco-Logic Awards, held at the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town.
The initiative recycles used PVC drip bags, oxygen masks and tubing that would otherwise be thrown away, transforming them into brand-new school shoes.
The project helps reduce medical waste while providing children with footwear for school.
My Walk Made with Soul has won bronze in the Eco-Innovation category at the 16th annual Eco-Logic Awards, held at the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town.
The initiative recycles used PVC drip bags, oxygen masks and tubing that would otherwise be thrown away, transforming them into brand-new school shoes.
The project helps reduce medical waste while providing children with footwear for school.
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The Rand is trading at 16.39 to the US Dollar, 22.08 to the British Pound, and 18.39 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,135.09 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 94.62 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,155.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.39 to the US Dollar, 22.08 to the British Pound, and 18.39 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,135.09 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 94.62 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,155.00.
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