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9th annual #SilentWalk&Run taking place on 20 September
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Organisers of the #SilentWalk&Run have announced the opening of entries for the 9th annual event, taking place on Saturday, 20 September, at Marks Park Sports Club in Emmarentia, Johannesburg.
The event is hosted as part of Deaf Awareness Month that is commemorated annually in September, and is also part of commemorating the International Week of Deaf People running from 22 -to-28-September themed, "No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights".
The Neema Foundation for the Deaf says last year the silent-walk and run attracted more than 2 500 participants and it is expected to continue to grow.
The Foundation's Cebisile Ndebele says this event aims to promote the inclusion of the deaf community in mainstream society.
The event is hosted as part of Deaf Awareness Month that is commemorated annually in September, and is also part of commemorating the International Week of Deaf People running from 22 -to-28-September themed, "No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights".
The Neema Foundation for the Deaf says last year the silent-walk and run attracted more than 2 500 participants and it is expected to continue to grow.
The Foundation's Cebisile Ndebele says this event aims to promote the inclusion of the deaf community in mainstream society.
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Elevate Her Africa Movement takes flight
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A new movement aimed at empowering underprivileged women and girls across Africa was launched in Sandton last month.
Elevate Her Africa, founded by social entrepreneur Marie-Joelle Kasongo, aims to uplift and empower through practical support and long-term initiatives.
The movement combines efforts such as providing menstrual health products with mindset development, entrepreneurial training, and skills development.
Kasongo says the launch event, which included a sanitary pad donation drive, was made possible through community support and sponsorship.
Elevate Her Africa, founded by social entrepreneur Marie-Joelle Kasongo, aims to uplift and empower through practical support and long-term initiatives.
The movement combines efforts such as providing menstrual health products with mindset development, entrepreneurial training, and skills development.
Kasongo says the launch event, which included a sanitary pad donation drive, was made possible through community support and sponsorship.
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VUSA Rugby & Learning Academy's Market Day showcases young entrepreneurs
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The VUSA Rugby & Learning Academy recently hosted its 4th annual Market Day at the Langa Sports grounds in Cape Town.
40 Grade-7 learners showcased their entrepreneurial skills, displaying a range of small-scale businesses, from food stalls to artwork and carnival games.
The Market Day allowed the children to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting.
Programme Manager Lebo Mokoena reflected on the significance of the initiative in developing the learners' business skills and entrepreneurial spirit:
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40 Grade-7 learners showcased their entrepreneurial skills, displaying a range of small-scale businesses, from food stalls to artwork and carnival games.
The Market Day allowed the children to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting.
Programme Manager Lebo Mokoena reflected on the significance of the initiative in developing the learners' business skills and entrepreneurial spirit:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.64 to the US Dollar, 23.82 to the British Pound, and 20.61 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,448.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.78 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 109,493.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.64 to the US Dollar, 23.82 to the British Pound, and 20.61 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,448.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.78 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 109,493.00.
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