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Roedean Art Fair Brings Artists And Young Creatives Together
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Roedean School in Houghton hosted its annual Art Fair from 1 to 3 October, bringing established South African artists and young creatives together.
The three day event featured paintings, sculpture, photography, printmaking, installations and floral art, with work from artists including Mary Sibande and Justice Mukheli.
Roedean visual art and design learners also exhibited their work alongside established artists and local galleries, giving them an opportunity to showcase their creativity in a professional setting.
The fair also included talks on contemporary art, collecting and the creative industry.
The three day event featured paintings, sculpture, photography, printmaking, installations and floral art, with work from artists including Mary Sibande and Justice Mukheli.
Roedean visual art and design learners also exhibited their work alongside established artists and local galleries, giving them an opportunity to showcase their creativity in a professional setting.
The fair also included talks on contemporary art, collecting and the creative industry.
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Mpumalanga Teachers Recognised On World Teachers Day
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South Africa marked World Teachers’ Day yesterday, celebrating educators who are making a difference in schools and classrooms.
Mpumalanga received ten awards at the 2026 National Teaching Awards across different categories.
Among the recipients was Elmon Masane Jomo, principal of Kamagugu Inclusive School in Mbombela, who was recognised for excellence in inclusive education leadership.
His work focuses on teacher training and skills development to help educators equip learners with special needs with practical skills for everyday life.
Jomo says the recognition will give him a platform to do more work advocating for children with special needs.
Mpumalanga received ten awards at the 2026 National Teaching Awards across different categories.
Among the recipients was Elmon Masane Jomo, principal of Kamagugu Inclusive School in Mbombela, who was recognised for excellence in inclusive education leadership.
His work focuses on teacher training and skills development to help educators equip learners with special needs with practical skills for everyday life.
Jomo says the recognition will give him a platform to do more work advocating for children with special needs.
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Cape Town World Animal Day Festival Promotes Pet Care
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Cape Town’s Sea Point Promenade hosted a free World Animal Day festival, bringing together animal lovers, families and more than 20 animal welfare organisations.
The event featured rescue dog shows, animal parades and advice on adoption, vaccination, preventative healthcare and responsible pet ownership.
It also included the release of South Africa’s first national pet ownership data from the 2025 General Household Survey, estimating that 23.5 percent of households own a pet.
The festival was organised by Paws A While and supported by Mars Petcare.
The event featured rescue dog shows, animal parades and advice on adoption, vaccination, preventative healthcare and responsible pet ownership.
It also included the release of South Africa’s first national pet ownership data from the 2025 General Household Survey, estimating that 23.5 percent of households own a pet.
The festival was organised by Paws A While and supported by Mars Petcare.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.57 to the US Dollar, 21.94 to the British Pound, and 18.63 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,152.72dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 100.32per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 86,106.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.57 to the US Dollar, 21.94 to the British Pound, and 18.63 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,152.72dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 100.32per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 86,106.00.
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