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Lipschitz Wins Slovakia Marathon in Personal Best
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South African marathon runner Adam Lipschitz has won the International Peace Marathon in Slovakia, in 2-hours, 7-minutes and 21-seconds, setting a personal best.
He finished 32 seconds ahead of Kenya’s Abednego Cherooyot Cheruiyot, with defending champion Moses Kip-nge-tich Kemei third.
Lipschitz improved his previous personal best with the victory.
He says the victory fulfils a goal he set for himself 6-months ago.
He finished 32 seconds ahead of Kenya’s Abednego Cherooyot Cheruiyot, with defending champion Moses Kip-nge-tich Kemei third.
Lipschitz improved his previous personal best with the victory.
He says the victory fulfils a goal he set for himself 6-months ago.
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Leaders Unite to Boost South Africa’s Global Image
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Government, business and civil society leaders have gathered in Johannesburg to discuss how to strengthen South Africa’s global reputation, attract investment and rebuild confidence in the country.
The discussions took place at Brand South Africa’s 2026 Nation Brand Forum, under the theme, “One Vision. One Brand. One Country.”
South Africa CEO Neville Matjie:
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The discussions took place at Brand South Africa’s 2026 Nation Brand Forum, under the theme, “One Vision. One Brand. One Country.”
South Africa CEO Neville Matjie:
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Sony Launches African Photography Awards
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Sony has launched the Africa in Frame Photo Awards, giving emerging photographers across the continent a chance to put African stories in the spotlight.
The competition invites entries capturing everything from wildlife and landscapes to fashion, sport and cultural celebrations, with submissions closing on 31 December 2026.
Three winners will each receive a camera and a professional lens, ------and the results expected in February 2027.
The competition invites entries capturing everything from wildlife and landscapes to fashion, sport and cultural celebrations, with submissions closing on 31 December 2026.
Three winners will each receive a camera and a professional lens, ------and the results expected in February 2027.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.60 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,137.79 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 82,488.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.60 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,137.79 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 82,488.00.
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