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Western Cape calls for urgent coordination and system strengthening following National Schools Athletics challenges

The Western Cape Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport has raised concern regarding the recent developments affecting the 2026...

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Western Cape Government supports preparations for 2027 Cricket World Cup

The Western Cape Government has committed R15 million to support upgrades at both World Sports Betting (WSB) Newlands Cricket Ground and...

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#ForYOUTH: Meet Robyn

Meet Robyn Jooste, a talented drum-majorette under the Federation of Dance, Drill, Cheerleading, Majorette Sport of South Africa (FDDCMSA)...

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Art

#ForYOUTH: Meet Samuel

Meet Samuel Jumat - Drama teacher, writer and director. Samuel Jumat is a 28-year-old drama teacher, writer and director. From a very young...

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Art

#ForYOUTH: Meet Lonwabo

Meet Lonwabo: Librarian. Lonwabo knew every corner of the Bellville Library. His reading nook where he lost himself, chapter by chapter, the...

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Youth

#ForYOUTH: Meet Nathaly

Meet Nathaly September - Basketball Coach Nathaly September was born and raised in the Cape Winelands City of Paarl. As a young woman, she...

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Unathi the Dance Teacher

#ForYOUTH: Meet Unathi

Meet Unathi - Dance Teacher Unathi, a dance teacher from Khayelitsha, found his passion for movement and expression through the Mass...

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Sophumelela, the enthusiastic YearBeyond mentor

#ForYOUTH: Meet Sophumelela

Meet Sophumelela - YearBeyond Sophumelela, now 26 years old, was at a crossroads in 2023. Financially excluded from furthering her education...

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An excited Sonwabo in his community

#ForYOUTH: Meet Sonwabo

Meet Sonwabo Mphandle - Actor, Director, and Filmmaker. On reading those titles at first, they might seem becoming of someone used to the...

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David

#ForYOUTH: Meet David

Meet David Merkeur - YearBeyond When you first speak to David Peter Merkeur, you’ll be inclined to think that he’s much older than what he...

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