This circus in South Africa lifts poor young performers into the spotlight

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What happened

Behind the spectacle of Johannesburg’s circus stages is a social program that trains people from under-resourced communities, helping turn talent into professional skills and paid work in a country struggling with high youth unemployment…

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  • Reported by ABC News and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 03:44:19 UTC.

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  7. This circus in South Africa lifts poor young performers into the spotlight

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