South Africa

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UNEMPLOYED? Apply for a paid construction training programme

Western Cape – The Western Cape Government Department of Infrastructure is inviting unemployed youth aged 18 to 34 years from the Overstrand to apply for a Concreter NQF Level 3 training opportunity. Unemployed Youth Application Requirements NQF L2/Grade 10/NCV L2 Experience in construction, EPWP programmes, facility maintenance, roadworks, environmental cleaning, waste management or renewable energy...
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Getting to the core: The Masked Singer South Africa’s punchy Pineapple was Brenden Praise

Every time Pineapple appeared on The Masked Singer South Africa, he delivered a show-stopping performance that highlighted his versatility and powerful voice. Yet for many weeks, the Super Detectives on SABC 2’s fun-filled guessing game struggled to peel back the identity of the multitalented man behind the Mask. Sensational Pineapple Although J’Something, Somizi and Sithelo Shozi...
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Seven firearms seized in 72 hours

CAPE TOWN – The City’s enforcement agencies made a record 533 arrests in the past week, and issued 87 009 fines during weekly enforcement patrols. And in a flurry of confiscations, they recovered seven firearms and 72 rounds of ammunition between the evening of Thursday, 10 September and Sunday, 13 September. LEAP officers recovered six...
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Barloworld Catto Showcase the Full Strength of Its “One Partner.EverySolution.” Campaign at ElectraMining Africa 2026

Johannesburg, South Africa – Barloworld Cat is bringing its “One Partner. Every Solution.” campaign to life at Electra Mining Africa 2026, demonstrating how its integrated portfolio of equipment, technology, aftermarket support and specialised solutions enables customers to access everything they need through a single trusted partner. Leading Provider As one of Southern Africa’s leading providers...
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Cultural Affairs Awards celebrate provincial contributions and legacies

Cape Town – On Wednesday, 9 September 2026, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted the annual Cultural Awards at the Artscape theatre, in Cape Town. The 2025 Awards ceremony was hosted on 7 October 2025. Celebrating arts, culture, language, heritage, libraries, museums and archives This event celebrates the contributions made...
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Acting legend Tumisho Masha lit up The Masked Singer South Africa stage as the leaping Leopard

A Stealing Performance: Leaping Leopard Unmasked As Acting Legend Tumisho Masha on The Masked Singer South Africa S3

For many weeks, The Masked Singer South Africa’s sleek and spirited Leopard had the detectives on SABC 2’s hugely popular guessing game chasing their tails. It was a given that the man behind the mysterious feline was a heavyweight performer, but it took some serious head-scratching before supersleuth Somizi Mhlongo and Lady Detective Sithelo Shozi...
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Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum Announces Finalists for 2026 Awards

Cape Town- The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) is pleased to announce the finalists for its 2026 AWIEF Awards. The Initiative Launched in 2017, the prestigious annual AWIEF Awards is an initiative to recognise, honour, and celebrate women entrepreneurs and business owners in Africa across various industry sectors for their achievements and contribution...
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