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News24
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Hollywoodbets Durban July 2025 Unveils Stellar South African Music Line-Up
Magical line-up of artists The countdown to Africa's greatest horse racing and fashion event, the Hollywoodbets Durban July, has officially begun, and this year's entertainment promises to be just as iconic as the event itself. Set to take place on Saturday, 5 July 2025, at the renowned Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse, the Hollywoodbets Durban July 2025 will feature a star-studded line-up of South Africa's most celebrated musical talent, delivering an unforgettable array of live performances and DJ sets that will electrify the crowds. In addition to Zolani Mahola singing the national anthem, the entertainment line-up includes: Mafikizolo – The multi-award-winning Afro-pop duo, known for hits like Khona and Love Potion, will bring their vibrant sound and iconic stage presence to the main stage. Lira – South Africa's 'Diva of Soul,' Lira will deliver a soulful performance blending jazz, Afro-soul, and R&B influences. Hot Water – Fusing traditional South African sounds with rock and folk, Hot Water is set to bring high-energy rhythms that will get the crowd moving. GoodLuck – Known for their dynamic mix of electronic beats and live instrumentation, GoodLuck will keep the party going with their dance-ready energy. DJ Dalootz – Known for his passionate performances and unforgettable vibes, DJ Dalootz will deliver an electrifying set to keep the energy high. Lee Cole – The singer-songwriter's emotionally charged lyrics and unique pop sound will captivate the audience with his distinctive vocal stylings. Sunset Sweatshop – This feel-good rock band, with reggae and folk influences, will bring their unique sound to the stage, ensuring a memorable experience for everyone at the racecourse. The Hollywoodbets Durban July 2025 ticket, priced at R230, grants full access to witness these incredible artists live, making top-tier talent accessible to all. An unforgettable fusion of culture and entertainment 'This year's Hollywoodbets Durban July is more than just a race — it's a full cultural experience where the public will truly feel the pulse and essence of this lifestyle event,' said Zandile Dlamini, Hollywoodbets spokesperson. 'We're thrilled to present an entertainment line-up that celebrates the best of South African music and adds another layer of magic to an already iconic event. At Hollywoodbets, we're passionate about bringing this to the public because we want to create unforgettable experiences that fans can truly enjoy.' In addition to the races and live music, attendees can expect dazzling fashion displays, gourmet hospitality experiences, and the vibrant social energy that has made the Durban July a highlight on South Africa's national calendar.
The Citizen
25-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Ben Vorster teen one of SA's top swimmers
LIMPOPO – Thirteen-year-old local swimming sensation made a splash at the Swimming South Africa Junior National Championships, bringing home an impressive three medals for his club Shamu Swimming during the event held in Cape Town from April 25 to 30. Lira, a learner from Ben Vorster High School, captured gold in the 50m freestyle with a time of 25.5 seconds and added two silver medals in the 50m butterfly and 100m freestyle. In addition to his podium finishes, Lira narrowly missed a fourth medal in the 50m backstroke final, placing fourth by a slim margin. He also competed in the 200m freestyle final, cementing his position as one of the top swimmers in the country His final results: 200m freestyle sixth place, 100m fly fifth place, 50m freestyle third place, 100m freestyle second place, 50m fly second place and 50m back first place. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Asharq Al-Awsat
22-05-2025
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Turkish Cenbank Keeps Inflation Forecast at 24%
Türkiye's central bank left its year-end inflation forecast unchanged at 24% on Thursday but Governor Fatih Karahan said it is ready to tighten policy if inflation worsens, after having pivoted to raising interest rates last month. Presenting the bank's quarterly inflation report in Istanbul, Karahan said steps taken by the bank had hindered a serious deterioration in inflation expectations and that the fall in inflation would continue in the rest of 2025. Last month, the bank tightened its policy rate by 350 basis points and set the lending rate at 49% in response to market turmoil that erupted in March over the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival. In Thursday's report, the central bank kept its year-end inflation mid-point forecast at 24% while leaving its end-2026 projection unchanged at 12% and end-2027 inflation at 8%, Reuters reported. The central bank commonly adjusts its end-year inflation forecast, and last left it unchanged in August last year. The lira, which had weakened sharply after the mayor's arrest, was at 38.85 against the dollar on Thursday as the inflation briefing continued - firmer than its close of 38.8835 on Wednesday. "We will be always ready to tighten our monetary policy stance in case we foresee a significant and persistent deterioration in inflation," Karahan said at the briefing. He said the outlook shows that the tight stance in policy should continue and the bank will take necessary precautions if demand conditions impact the inflation outlook negatively. Inflation risks are upward right now and the bank has the flexibility to set its funding rate above the policy rate with its tools, he said, noting that the recent tightening came when the bank was in a cutting cycle, so the impact would be higher. Karahan added that a slowdown in economic growth would be more evident due to the tightening and this would support disinflation. Before the latest rate hike, the central bank had begun an easing cycle and cut its policy rate to 42.5% as inflation fell from the level of more than 75% reached in May 2024. The market turbulence triggered in March by Imamoglu's arrest on corruption charges - which he denies - also drained central bank reserves and caused sharp foreign outflows, notably in the bond market. But inflows have since resumed and the central bank returned to being a buyer of forex this month, purchasing billions of forex in a rebound after nearly two months of declines in which it had sold $57 billion since mid-March.
India.com
22-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
How has inflation hit Turkey after supporting Pakistan against India? Currency is falling, people facing problems in...
How has inflation hit Turkey after supporting Pakistan against India? Currency is falling, people facing problems in... Turkey supported Pakistan during the Indo-Pakistan conflict. Since then, a boycott campaign is going on in India against Turkey's products under the leadership of Zee News. Now it seems that Turkey's economy may also lag behind like Pakistan and Gaza in the coming times. Today, Turkey's economy is going through the most serious economic crisis in its history. Turkey has the highest inflation in Europe today. Whereas Turkey is at number six in the world in terms of inflation. The inflation rate in Turkey is around 38 percent. Whereas in India today the inflation rate is slightly more than 3 percent (3.16). If we compare the inflation of India and Turkey, then the inflation rate in Turkey is 12 times more than India. In 2023-2024, there was an annual trade of Rs 88 thousand 6 hundred 55 crores between India and Turkey. If this trade decreases after the boycott, then the income of the people in Turkey will directly decrease, and due to the decrease in imports from India to Turkey, the prices of products in Turkey will also increase. Another important reason for the increase in inflation in Turkey is the continuous fall in Turkey's currency Lira. Currently, the cost of living in Turkey is about 97 percent (96.9%) higher than in India and the rent of living in Turkey is 200 percent (203.5%) higher than in India. That is why if India's campaign against Turkey continues, the situation in Turkey will deteriorate rapidly.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dragon Boat Festival in DC honors Chinese heritage, culture
WASHINGTON () — Another night of practice for members of the Washington, D.C. Dragon Boat Club, as members made their way up and down the Washington Channel in preparation for the annual Washington, D.C. Dragon Boat Festival. 'My husband was a U.S. Marine, and we lived in Okinawa, Japan,' coach Karen Littlewood said. 'Dragon boat is kind of integral to the people that live there.' From NFL cheerleader to award-winning chef Dragon boat racing started in Hong Kong in 1976, and is now practiced in more than 60 countries, including the U.S. 'I have some cousins in the Philippines that did it before, and I figured, well, I'm in a new environment, I'd like to try something new. So I signed up for it,' said Francis Lira, who took up the sport when he moved to the District in 2006. Twenty-two paddlers man the large boat, with about half that on the smaller one, which presents a unique challenge. 'Once you have your individual technique down, now you have to blend together as a team. That means staying together. Everyone paddles together at the same time,' Lira said. And there's no room for egos in this sport. 'It takes 20 people to make the boat go. You can't do it by yourself,' Littlewood said. 'So there are no superstars in this sport.' Filipino culture celebrated at Fil-Am Spring Fest in Fairfax County Dragon Boat Racing has attracted roughly 90,000 participants in the U.S. and Canada. 'The beautiful thing about the sport is it lends towards our type of body, the unique sets of muscles and strengths that we have. And it's also a sport for longevity,' Littlewood said. The thing most noticeably absent from practice is the decorated boats that feature a dragon's head and a drum used to keep the pace. Those will be present during the festival. The sport is a time of celebration. Yet it evolved from a much darker time in ancient Chinese culture. Qu Yuan had been banished by Chinese leaders after he had been falsely accused of treason by political rivals. He drowned after he jumped into a river in what's believed to be a final sign of protest more than 2,000 years ago. The boats in the races signify those that raced to recover the body before fish devoured it. The drums remind people of how they tossed rice dumplings to distract the fish. New book explores Asian chefs' culinary influence at White House These days, dragon boat races are believed to help chase away evil spirits, protect the health of the people and ensure a good crop. 'One of the things about living in the D.C. area, there's a lot of pressure on you, whether it's in the office or on the road,' Lira said. 'I find that whenever I'm on the water, it's like a reset.' This year's Dragon Boat Festival will take place on Saturday, May 31, at Thompson's Boat Center Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
