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Soweto hosts 1976 uprising anniversary events
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Soweto will host a four-day programme from 13 to 16 June 2026 to mark 50 years since the 1976 Uprising and promote local tourism and business activity.
The “76 Hours in Soweto” programme, led by Jozi My Jozi with community and tourism partners, will include film screenings, youth entrepreneurship markets, career expos and dialogue sessions across the township.
Activities begin on Saturday with community film screenings, followed by a Market and a Youth Day Career Expo and dialogue sessions on 15 June.
The programme ends on 16 June with a walk along the 1976 student route and events on Vilakazi Street featuring local businesses, artists and performers.
The “76 Hours in Soweto” programme, led by Jozi My Jozi with community and tourism partners, will include film screenings, youth entrepreneurship markets, career expos and dialogue sessions across the township.
Activities begin on Saturday with community film screenings, followed by a Market and a Youth Day Career Expo and dialogue sessions on 15 June.
The programme ends on 16 June with a walk along the 1976 student route and events on Vilakazi Street featuring local businesses, artists and performers.
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Headline 2
Handmade blankets keep SPCA animals warm
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Tshwane resident Linda Van Berkel has donated a trolley full of handmade blankets to the Tshwane SPCA to help keep animals warm this winter.
The blankets will provide comfort for dogs and cats in the SPCA's care during the cold months.
The SPCA thanked Van Berkel for making and donating the blankets, saying they will support animals housed at the facility.
The organisation also encouraged the public to assist through donations of food, supplies, veterinary care or volunteer time.
The blankets will provide comfort for dogs and cats in the SPCA's care during the cold months.
The SPCA thanked Van Berkel for making and donating the blankets, saying they will support animals housed at the facility.
The organisation also encouraged the public to assist through donations of food, supplies, veterinary care or volunteer time.
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Katlehong karate team invited to Tokyo
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The Katlehong Shinkyokushinkai karate branch in Gauteng has been invited to compete in the Dream Cup Karate Festival in Tokyo, Japan.
The biennial tournament will take place at the Yoyogi Gymnasium on 18 and 19 July 2026 and will feature more than 5 000 participants, ranging in age from 4 to 85.
The South African team will travel to Japan to take part in the international competition.
Shihan Masedisa “Mas” Mojaki:
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The biennial tournament will take place at the Yoyogi Gymnasium on 18 and 19 July 2026 and will feature more than 5 000 participants, ranging in age from 4 to 85.
The South African team will travel to Japan to take part in the international competition.
Shihan Masedisa “Mas” Mojaki:
*sound*
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The Rand is trading at 16.51 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,318.66 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 62,860.00.
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