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FNB Art Joburg returns in triumph
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Johannesburg's premier art fair, FNB Art Joburg, made a triumphant return to the Sandton Convention Centre, marking its 18th consecutive year as Africa's longest-running contemporary art event.
The fair, which kicked off with a media preview last Thursday, celebrated the vibrancy and diversity of African creativity.
This year's edition was divided into seven curated sections, each offering a unique perspective on contemporary art.
Gallery HUB presented carefully curated works from top galleries across Africa and beyond, while Gallery LAB showcased emerging galleries and hybrid spaces with experimental ideas and new business models.
The fair, which kicked off with a media preview last Thursday, celebrated the vibrancy and diversity of African creativity.
This year's edition was divided into seven curated sections, each offering a unique perspective on contemporary art.
Gallery HUB presented carefully curated works from top galleries across Africa and beyond, while Gallery LAB showcased emerging galleries and hybrid spaces with experimental ideas and new business models.
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Santa Shoebox Project has returned for its 19th year
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The Santa Shoebox Project has set a goal to provide 80,000 underprivileged children in South Africa and Namibia with personalized shoeboxes filled with essential items and treats.
Having already reached over 1.3 million children since its inception, the initiative continues to make a lasting impact in vulnerable communities.
This year's campaign, which kicked off on September 1, has seen a promising start with 29,000 pledges made so far.
Supporters have the option to pledge, pack, and drop off a shoebox or contribute to a virtual box, ensuring children start the new school year with dignity and the necessary tools to succeed.
Having already reached over 1.3 million children since its inception, the initiative continues to make a lasting impact in vulnerable communities.
This year's campaign, which kicked off on September 1, has seen a promising start with 29,000 pledges made so far.
Supporters have the option to pledge, pack, and drop off a shoebox or contribute to a virtual box, ensuring children start the new school year with dignity and the necessary tools to succeed.
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SANDF honours outstanding members with medals
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The South African National Defence Force has honored outstanding members with medals during a ceremony at the Bloemfontein Air Force Base.
Chief of the SANDF, General Rudzani Maphwanya, presented the medals to 164 long-serving members who have distinguished themselves with loyal, undisrupted service to the country and its people.
SANDF Spokesperson Admiral Prince Tshabalala:
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Chief of the SANDF, General Rudzani Maphwanya, presented the medals to 164 long-serving members who have distinguished themselves with loyal, undisrupted service to the country and its people.
SANDF Spokesperson Admiral Prince Tshabalala:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.60 to the US Dollar, 23.76 to the British Pound, and 20.62 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,586.73 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.61 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 111,462.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.60 to the US Dollar, 23.76 to the British Pound, and 20.62 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,586.73 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.61 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 111,462.00.
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