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MobiReadathon empowers youth with mobile based digital reading tools
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The MobiReadathon Digital Reading Development Programme is an innovative project aimed at introducing high school youth to reading tools available on digital platforms using mobile devices.
The programme began in 2022, pioneered by the City of Johannesburg Library and Information Services and has since expanded to cover other municipalities across the country.
The MobiReadathon is designed to bridge the literacy gap by introducing learners to a wide range of digital reading and writing resources, from eBooks and online libraries to interactive storytelling apps and writing platforms.
The programme began in 2022, pioneered by the City of Johannesburg Library and Information Services and has since expanded to cover other municipalities across the country.
The MobiReadathon is designed to bridge the literacy gap by introducing learners to a wide range of digital reading and writing resources, from eBooks and online libraries to interactive storytelling apps and writing platforms.
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Learner Leaders convene at the Johannesburg City Council
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The three-day Learner Leadership Summit took place at the Johannesburg City Council where learners engaged in a joint sitting of Learner Leaders for the G20 in the City Council.
The Summit was hosted in partnership with the Agape Youth Movement and the Mr Price Foundation with the core objective to support and strengthen the functioning of RCLs across all provinces.
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has called on young people to take up space in their respective communities in order to transform the country.
The Minister says young people are the backbone that will drive help drive change on the African continent.
The Summit was hosted in partnership with the Agape Youth Movement and the Mr Price Foundation with the core objective to support and strengthen the functioning of RCLs across all provinces.
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has called on young people to take up space in their respective communities in order to transform the country.
The Minister says young people are the backbone that will drive help drive change on the African continent.
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TikTok usage surges in South Africa
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The Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok’ has continued to expand its reach in South Africa.
According to a Worldwide Worx Social Media Landscape Report for 2025, TikTok’s user reach in the country rose from 34.0% in 2023 to 38.6% in 2024.
The report is an annual study that provides insights into how South Africans engage with social media platforms.
The study highlighted strong engagement across all timeframes—from daily to monthly usage.
According to a Worldwide Worx Social Media Landscape Report for 2025, TikTok’s user reach in the country rose from 34.0% in 2023 to 38.6% in 2024.
The report is an annual study that provides insights into how South Africans engage with social media platforms.
The study highlighted strong engagement across all timeframes—from daily to monthly usage.
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Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.59 to the US Dollar, 24.21 to the British Pound, and 20.72 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,280.23 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.89 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 106,962.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.59 to the US Dollar, 24.21 to the British Pound, and 20.72 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,280.23 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.89 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 106,962.00.
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