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SA's parks rank among Africa’s Top safari destinations
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South Africa’s Junior Proteas are set to showcase their talent at the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup, starting 16 January in Windhoek.
Captain Muhammad Bulbulia leads the squad, which will face Afghanistan, West Indies and Tanzania in Group D.
The team recently completed a Youth ODI series against India, sharpening skills and building confidence.
Head coach Malibongwe Maketa says the team has focused on training and match preparation to strengthen performance ahead of the tournament:
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Captain Muhammad Bulbulia leads the squad, which will face Afghanistan, West Indies and Tanzania in Group D.
The team recently completed a Youth ODI series against India, sharpening skills and building confidence.
Head coach Malibongwe Maketa says the team has focused on training and match preparation to strengthen performance ahead of the tournament:
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Miss Crystal Coast opens entries
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Miss Crystal Coast, taking place in KwaZulu-Natal, has officially opened entries for its inaugural pageant, which celebrates community, confidence and the coastline.
Entries are open for girls and young women aged between 7-26.
The pageant supports local NPO, the Clean Surf Project, which works to keep the coastline clean and beautiful year round.
Miss Crystal Coast encourages potential participants to be part of a journey that celebrates confidence, community and coastal pride.
Entries are open for girls and young women aged between 7-26.
The pageant supports local NPO, the Clean Surf Project, which works to keep the coastline clean and beautiful year round.
Miss Crystal Coast encourages potential participants to be part of a journey that celebrates confidence, community and coastal pride.
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Puck Klaassen win Stage 3 of the Dakar Rally
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South African rally driver Puck Klaassen has won Stage 3 of the Dakar Rally in the Challenger category, becoming the fifth woman ever to win a stage at the event.
She achieved the victory with Argentinian navigator Augusto Sanz, racing for the G Rally Team OT3.
Klaassen debuted at Dakar Classic in 2024 with her father before moving up to the Challenger class in 2025.
At the age of 22, she has progressed through motorbikes, go-karts, motocross, and 4-wheel racing, overcoming a leg injury to compete at the world’s toughest rally.
She achieved the victory with Argentinian navigator Augusto Sanz, racing for the G Rally Team OT3.
Klaassen debuted at Dakar Classic in 2024 with her father before moving up to the Challenger class in 2025.
At the age of 22, she has progressed through motorbikes, go-karts, motocross, and 4-wheel racing, overcoming a leg injury to compete at the world’s toughest rally.
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The Rand is trading at 16.53 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,431.75 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 90,933.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.53 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,431.75 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 90,933.00.
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