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Launched Strategic Plan Roadmap to Guide Dioceses on Migration, Human Trafficking in Botswana, Eswatini, South Africa
ACI Africa
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August 29, 2025
“Human trafficking happens in our own communities, through social media, through false job offers. Unemployment makes our young people vulnerable. We as the Church must raise awareness, be vigilant, and work with others to stop it,” he said....
Culture Vs War Project Dubbed Documentaries In World's Most Spoken Languages
MENAFN
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August 29, 2025
(MENAFN- UkrinForm) This was reported by Ukrinform with reference to the Head of the Watch Ukrainian! Association, initiator and producer of the Culture vs War project, and Honorary Ambassador in the Field of Cultural Diplomacy, Andriy Rizol....
South Africa: Johannesburg welcomes 8th edition of Africa's largest AI trade event and conference
Zawya
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Africa’s largest Artificial Intelligence & Intelligent Automation event, AI Expo Africa, will be running its highly acclaimed conference & trade show at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa 29-31 October 2025. Now entering its...
Blackstar Experience signs cultural partnership with South Africa’s National Arts Council
MyJoyOnline
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August 29, 2025
The Blackstar Experience Secretariat (BSE) of Ghana, under the Office of the President, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Arts Council of South Africa (NACSA) to strengthen cultural ties and create opportunities...
Determined South Africa aims to make history at Women’s Rugby World Cup following dominant win over Brazil
MyJoyOnline
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August 29, 2025
South Africa against Brazil at Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England (Courtesy of World Rugby). South Africa meet Italy on Sunday, August 31 at 16:30 (CAT) / 15:30 (BST) in a must-win Pool D showdown. Carrying the hopes of the African continent,...
Travel Guru Erina Pindar on How Visiting South Africa Inspired Her to Collect Art
Artsy
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August 29, 2025
Art Market Osman Can Yerebakan Portrait of Erina Pindar. Courtesy of Erina Pindar. Installation view, left: Robert Kipniss, Still life w/ chair & standing lamp, 2002; a work by William Kentridge. Courtesy of Erina Pindar. For the travel guru Erina...
Scientists in South Africa are making rhino horns radioactive to fight poaching
Independent Record - Montana
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MOKOPANE, South Africa — A South African university has launched an anti-poaching campaign to inject the horns of rhinos with radioactive isotopes that it says are harmless for the animals but can be detected by customs agents. Under the...
Cape Town libraries waive all fines
Cape Town ETC
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August 29, 2025
Cape Town library users will have another opportunity to return overdue items without incurring penalties during the City’s third Fine Free Week of 2025, running from September 1-6 at all municipal libraries. The amnesty period allows borrowers to...
“Abantu Bami”: Durban Family Rocking Cultural Outfits Go Viral With Proudly South African Moment
Briefly
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August 29, 2025
A Durban family melted hearts across Mzansi when they shared a video of themselves dressed in matching traditional outfits The mixed-race couple and their two children coordinated their cultural wear perfectly, with each family member looking...
Uber South Africa Boosts Accessibility and Inclusivity for Riders
Media Update
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August 29, 2025
A critical issue for South African commuters has remained the accessibility and affordability of public transport. This concern has been exacerbated by recent budget cuts impacting essential services for people with disabilities. Statistics South...
Gerda Steyn to run Cape Town Marathon
The South African
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August 29, 2025
Cape Town Marathon organisers have announced the headline stars for the 14th edition of Africa’s premier marathon. Alongside the focus on achieving Abbott World Marathon Majors status for the 2026 event, the race seeks to elevate running on the...
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025: Springbok Women make changes for Italy
The South African
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August 29, 2025
Utility back Nadine Roos will start at fullback and Unam Tose at scrumhalf for the Springbok Women against Italy, while Chumisa Qawe and Eloise Webb will make their first appearances at the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 at the York Community...
Musa Keys: South African Amapiano star to headline Road to Africa Experience in Nairobi
The Standard
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South African hitmaker Musa Keys is gearing up to set Nairobi ablaze with a thrilling live performance at the highly anticipated Road to Africa Experience, slated for 20th September at the Sarit Expo Centre. The one-night-only show has already...
Reserve Bank wants to turn South Africa into a cashless country
The South African
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August 29, 2025
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is set to take full control of BankservAfrica, the key payment processor behind PayShap, as part of its broader goal to transition the country into a cashless economy. The Competition Commission has...
Education Leaders Call for Urgent Action to Address Global Crisis in the Teaching Profession
Foroyaa Newspaper
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August 29, 2025
Press release World Summit on Teachers presents a roadmap to address 50 global million teacher shortage and fully fund public education. Below is the full press release: SANTIAGO, CHILE – As Ministers and education leaders prepare to convene for...
A city slicker’s fix: Resuscitation in the centre of Cape Town
The Citizen (South Africa)
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August 29, 2025
Since living in Knysna, I have only made flying visits to the Cape area, not actually the centre of town, so a trip to Cape Town’s Hippo Boutique hotel right in the heart of Cape Town was just what the doctor prescribed for my rust malaise. I...
Big Setback For Van Niekerk ! Ex-S Africa Captain Won't Be Considered For WC
Zee News
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Ahead of the all-important ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025, South Africa have clarified their position on ex-captain Dane van Niekerk's return to international cricket after retirement. South Africa coach Mandla Mashimbyi has confirmed that the...
Gerda ‘Smiling Assassin’ Steyn on Cape Town Marathon: Racing on home soil at its finest!
IOL
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It’s finally been confirmed, South Africa’s ultra running sensation Gerda Steyn’s next major race will come on home soil at the Cape Town Marathon on October 19. Though the 35-year-old normally gives pretty strong hints as to where she will be...
Survivors of South Africa's horrific building fire now live in fear of guns
BBC
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August 29, 2025
Mayeni JonesBBC News in Johannesburg ShareSave Vusi Tshabalala narrowly escaped injury from the fire after fleeing the blaze covered by a blanket soaked in water Blackened by soot, the gutted and derelict remains of South Africa's infamous...
England head coach John Mitchell plays down concerns over one-sided Women's Rugby World Cup scorelines after series of trouncings in early stages
Daily Mail
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August 29, 2025
By ALEX BYWATER, RUGBY WRITER Published: 13:23 EDT, 29 August 2025 | Updated: 13:23 EDT, 29 August 2025 England head coach John Mitchell played down concerns about one-sided scorelines at the Women's Rugby World Cup as his side seeks to secure a...