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Allan Gray Makers brings artisan sector together
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Allan Gray Makers’ Fusion Fest 2026 brought about 150 people together in Gauteng from 3 to 5 September to find practical ways to strengthen South Africa’s artisan economy.
The initiative aims to help artisans turn their skills into sustainable businesses that can support livelihoods and create employment.
The three day event focused on improving access to funding, markets, training and business support, while encouraging more young people to consider trades and entrepreneurship.
It also featured the Artisans of Mzansi business competition and the launch of Find A Maker, which connects customers with verified artisans.
The initiative aims to help artisans turn their skills into sustainable businesses that can support livelihoods and create employment.
The three day event focused on improving access to funding, markets, training and business support, while encouraging more young people to consider trades and entrepreneurship.
It also featured the Artisans of Mzansi business competition and the launch of Find A Maker, which connects customers with verified artisans.
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Mpumalanga tackles literacy one book at a time
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The Mpumalanga Education Department is using reading programmes to build a stronger culture of reading among learners across the province.
The initiative includes reading activities, classroom libraries, graded readers and teacher training to help children develop stronger reading and comprehension skills.
The department is also working with partners to take reading beyond the classroom, with programmes such as the Book Hive Reading Club encouraging learners to make reading part of their everyday lives.
The initiative includes reading activities, classroom libraries, graded readers and teacher training to help children develop stronger reading and comprehension skills.
The department is also working with partners to take reading beyond the classroom, with programmes such as the Book Hive Reading Club encouraging learners to make reading part of their everyday lives.
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Thriston Lawrence makes golf history in Switzerland
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South African golfer Thriston Lawrence has made history after winning the Omega European Masters in Switzerland.
Lawrence produced an incredible comeback, firing an eight under 62 in the final round after starting the day six shots behind.
He then beat England’s Paul Casey in a four hole play off to claim his third title at the tournament.
Lawrence becomes only the second player to win the event three times in its Swiss setting, joining Spanish golf legend Seve Ballesteros.
Lawrence produced an incredible comeback, firing an eight under 62 in the final round after starting the day six shots behind.
He then beat England’s Paul Casey in a four hole play off to claim his third title at the tournament.
Lawrence becomes only the second player to win the event three times in its Swiss setting, joining Spanish golf legend Seve Ballesteros.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.04 to the US Dollar, 21.72 to the British Pound, and 18.65 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,395.91 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 97.92 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 79,010.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.04 to the US Dollar, 21.72 to the British Pound, and 18.65 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,395.91 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 97.92 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 79,010.00.
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