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Sindiwe Magona: A Beacon of Resilience and Creativity in South Africa

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Sindiwe Magona, an accomplished South African writer, storyteller, speaker, and activist, celebrates turning 80 this year. Through her diverse collection of novels, autobiographies, short stories, poems, children’s books, and essays, Magona has captured the hearts and minds of her readers. Even more impressive, she earned a PhD in creative writing in 2022, an extraordinary achievement for someone who was once a domestic worker. Her latest book, I Write the Yawning Void, is a collection of essays that explores her experiences as a writer in a country still struggling with a violent past and persistent social and economic inequality.

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The Phenomenal Rise of Cape Town Spurs Football Club

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Cape Town Spurs Football Club has gained massive attention lately with its senior team’s promotion to the Premier Soccer League after five successful seasons in the National First Division. The club is renowned for its Youth Academy, which has produced some of the most notable South African football stars, including Thulani Serero and Keegan Dolly.

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The 2021 Emmy Awards: A Closer Look at the Nominations

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On July 12th, Yvette Nicole Brown and Television Academy Chairman Frank Scherma announced the nominees for the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards. The ceremony, set to take place on September 18th, will showcase some of the best television programming of the past year. Let’s dive into the nominations and explore the leading contenders in each category.

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Jacques Nienaber’s 33-Man Squad for Rugby World Cup 2023

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Jacques Nienaber, the South African coach, is set to reveal his 33man Rugby World Cup 2023 squad. In this article, we will discuss the key players who are expected to form the core of the team, based on their recent contributions to the Springboks and the strategic vision of Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus.

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Trevor Noah: A Humble Billionaire

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Trevor Noah, the South African comedian and host of The Daily Show, has received multiple Emmy Award nominations for his work in the entertainment industry. Despite his incredible success and immense wealth, Noah remains grounded and downtoearth, as evidenced by his regular participation in everyday activities.

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Cape Town’s Economic Growth and Sustainability Plan: Emphasis on Green Initiatives and Marine Manufacturing

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Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate is focused on driving sustainable development and economic growth in the city. The directorate has identified two highgrowth sectors for the 2023/2024 financial year – green technology and marine manufacturing. Under the Building Hope Budget, R41 million has been allocated for direct economic incentives to attract investment and job opportunities to the city.

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Pitso Mosimane Sets His Sights on Khanyisa Mayo

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Renowned coach Pitso Mosimane has reportedly expressed interest in a massive signing in the Premier Soccer League (PSL). The latest reports suggest that Mosimane has set his sights on Khanyisa Mayo, a talented striker from Cape Town City and a significant target for Kaizer Chiefs, with a current value estimated at over R20 million.

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Kaizer Chiefs Eyeing Malawian Football Star Gabadinho Mhango

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Gabadinho Mhango, the Malawian football star, has been linked to Kaizer Chiefs for some time now. Recent reports indicate that his exit from AmaZulu is increasingly likely. After an underwhelming season, Mhango finds himself in a tenuous position at the club, with a string of different coaches and the new head coach Pablo Franco Martin seemingly unimpressed by the former Orlando Pirates attacker.

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Tragic Shooting Claims Life of Nine-Year-Old Boy in Manenberg

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On Sunday, a nineyearold boy named Tiano Anthony was fatally shot outside his home on Towerkop Road in Manenberg. Despite receiving medical treatment at the [Red Cross Children’s Hospital](https://capetown.today/theredcrosswarmemorialchildrenshospitalarayofhopeamidstchildabuseandneglect), Anthony passed away the following day. ## Suspect Admits to Shooting

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