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Cabinet approves Sports Department's request to bid to host Formula One Grand Prix
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Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has announced that Cabinet has approved the Sports Department's bid to host the Formula One Grand Prix at Kyalami racecourse in 2027.
The bid aims to secure a three-year hosting agreement.
Kyalami has already received the green light from the F1 Federation to upgrade its circuit to Grade 1 status, meeting the highest international standard required for F1 races.
Ntshavheni made the announcement at a media briefing on Friday:
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The bid aims to secure a three-year hosting agreement.
Kyalami has already received the green light from the F1 Federation to upgrade its circuit to Grade 1 status, meeting the highest international standard required for F1 races.
Ntshavheni made the announcement at a media briefing on Friday:
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Two schools in Gauteng gearing up to make a difference in the lives of children fighting cancer
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Two schools in Gauteng, Bryanston High School in Johannesburg and Laerskool Doringkloof Primary in Tshwane, are gearing up to make a difference in the lives of children fighting cancer.
As National Cupcake Day approaches on 27 September, the schools have launched the Bake Box campaign to support Cupcakes of Hope, a local NGO that raises funds for children with cancer.
This initiative supports Cupcakes of Hope volunteer bakers, known as the Cupcake Angels, by collecting essential baking ingredients such as flour, oil, cocoa powder, and sugar from learners, families, and the broader community.
The collected ingredients will be distributed to these volunteer bakers who dedicate their time and resources to bake cupcakes, which are then sold at 78-malls nationwide to raise funds for children fighting cancer.
As National Cupcake Day approaches on 27 September, the schools have launched the Bake Box campaign to support Cupcakes of Hope, a local NGO that raises funds for children with cancer.
This initiative supports Cupcakes of Hope volunteer bakers, known as the Cupcake Angels, by collecting essential baking ingredients such as flour, oil, cocoa powder, and sugar from learners, families, and the broader community.
The collected ingredients will be distributed to these volunteer bakers who dedicate their time and resources to bake cupcakes, which are then sold at 78-malls nationwide to raise funds for children fighting cancer.
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129 bicycles donated to grade 11 learners at a school in Limpopo
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The University of Johannesburg, in partnership with Absa Business Banking and Qhubeka Charity, recently donated bicycles to 129 Grade 11 learners at Hanyani Secondary School in Limpopo.
This bicycle initiative arose out of UJ’s transformative Societal Impact project, of leverages technology to address critical infrastructure needs for residents in under-resourced areas.
UJ Vice-Chancellor and Principal, professor Letlhokwa Mpedi, says the bicycle will help learners living in remote areas to get to school more easily:
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This bicycle initiative arose out of UJ’s transformative Societal Impact project, of leverages technology to address critical infrastructure needs for residents in under-resourced areas.
UJ Vice-Chancellor and Principal, professor Letlhokwa Mpedi, says the bicycle will help learners living in remote areas to get to school more easily:
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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 66.62 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 111,753.00.
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 66.62 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 111,753.00.
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