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Wits To Develop R341 Million Cultural Precinct In Braamfontein
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Wits University is developing a R341 million Cultural Precinct in Braamfontein that will bring more arts, culture and creative spaces to Johannesburg.
The five year project will expand and connect facilities including the Wits Art Museum, theatres, music facilities and the Wits School of Arts.
The precinct will also include new exhibition and performance spaces, restaurants, coffee shops and bookshops, with more of Wits’ creative spaces being opened to the public.
Peter Bezuidenhoudt, Wits University Director of Development, says the project will create a stronger connection between the university and the city
The five year project will expand and connect facilities including the Wits Art Museum, theatres, music facilities and the Wits School of Arts.
The precinct will also include new exhibition and performance spaces, restaurants, coffee shops and bookshops, with more of Wits’ creative spaces being opened to the public.
Peter Bezuidenhoudt, Wits University Director of Development, says the project will create a stronger connection between the university and the city
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BANKSETA Clears R13.9 Million In Student Debt For CUT Graduates
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BANKSETA has provided R13.9 million to clear historical debt for 253 Central University of Technology graduates.
The funding allows graduates in fields including Information Technology, Accounting and Internal Auditing to access qualifications previously withheld because of outstanding fees.
The support is expected to help them pursue employment opportunities and begin building careers aligned with their studies.
The funding allows graduates in fields including Information Technology, Accounting and Internal Auditing to access qualifications previously withheld because of outstanding fees.
The support is expected to help them pursue employment opportunities and begin building careers aligned with their studies.
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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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The Rand is trading at 16.56 to the US Dollar, 21.93 to the British Pound, and 18.61 to the Euro.
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The Rand is trading at 16.56 to the US Dollar, 21.93 to the British Pound, and 18.61 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,157.89 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 100.32 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 86,263.00.
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