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New R2 coin honours 1976 uprising
6+ hour, 18+ min ago (199+ words) The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has launched a new R2 commemorative circulation coin to honour the legacy of the June 1976 Youth Uprising in Soweto. President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled the coin at the Hector Pieterson Museum on 16 June, marking 50 years since…...
Sasol New Signatures opens entries for 2026 art competition
1+ week, 2+ day ago (386+ words) The 2026 Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition is inviting emerging artists from across South Africa to enter one of the country's most respected platforms for new artistic talent. Now in its 64th year, the competition offers a first prize of R100 000, a…...
Bloemfontein children's choir set for inspiring winter performance
3+ week, 1+ day ago (190+ words) The Bloemfontein Children's Choir is set to mark 39 years of musical excellence with its Winter Concert on (31/05) at the Cathedral of St Andrew and St Michael. Led by conductor Werner Stander, the performance will showcase a wide programme featuring sacred…...
Double bass takes centre stage in rare solo spotlight
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (270+ words) Ruan Baartman, principal double bassist of the Free State Symphony Orchestra will take centre stage as a soloist on 16 May in the Odeion Concert Hall, leaving Bloemfontein audiences to encounter a rare musical experience. "It is a rare opportunity for…...