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Eswatini Praise receives 279 entries for its competition

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The Eswatini Praise talent competition received 279 entries, according to its director, Sipho Makhabane. The organising team has started reviewing the videos received to eliminate some entries before selecting the successful candidates.

The Eswatini Praise talent competition received 279 entries, its director, Sipho Makhabane, announced. The organisers have started reviewing the videos and eliminating some entries, according to Makhabane.

A first group of 100 candidates is to be selected after this screening. Videos that do not comply with the entry guidelines are given lower priority, the Eswatini Praise director said.

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