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New Zealand's Olympic silver medalist Luuka Jones-Yaxley traded the competition course for the movie set, coaching Charlize Theron and doubling for her in Netflix's new thriller Apex. The five-time Olympian found filmmaking thrilling but says nothing matches the pressure of the Olympics.
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A premature baby weighing less than a loaf of bread beat the odds with help from generous blood donors in Nelson Mandela Bay. One year later, little Eli Theron is thriving.
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Born three months early and weighing less than a loaf of bread, baby Eli Theron needed eight blood transfusions to survive. One year later, he's crawling, standing, and thriving because strangers in South Africa chose to donate blood.
Kirsty Coventry made history as the first woman to officially declare an Olympic Games open at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina. More than 2,900 athletes from 92 nations gathered for a spectacular multi-city celebration featuring star performances and Leonardo da Vinci-inspired Olympic cauldrons.
More than 1,800 Savannah State University students were celebrated for achieving a 3.0 GPA or higher at the school's April Honors Convocation. The ceremony recognized everything from Dean's List achievers to the university's top academic representative for Georgia's university system.
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A stunning glass conservatory shipped from Scotland in 1882 is finding new life through volunteer care and community events in Gqeberha. The Victorian-era greenhouse nearly faced demolition but now draws crowds back to a historic park.
Australian soccer star Mary Fowler captured her first career winners' medal as Manchester City claimed the Women's FA Cup with a 4-0 victory at Wembley. The triumph caps a remarkable comeback season for Fowler, who returned from a long-term knee injury just three months earlier.
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South Africa's beloved food personality Errieda du Toit is facing mounting medical bills, and the Stellenbosch food community is answering the call with a star-studded fundraiser dinner. Nine top chefs are donating their time and talents to support the woman who has spent decades bringing people together through food.
A healthcare veteran whose granddaughter has severe epilepsy is advocating for changes that would help children excluded from clinical trials access promising treatments. His proposals could help thousands of families facing similar barriers.
New Zealand's U-19 girls soccer team just wrapped up an impressive tour of Thailand, staying unbeaten against local league teams and scoring a stunning 2-0 victory over the Philippines national squad. These young athletes proved they can compete with Asia's best while building skills that will shape the future of women's football back home.