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Orange Farm park upgrade promotes safety and recreation
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Residents of Orange Farm celebrated the transformation of the Lilly Park Street Park into a community space that combines recreation, improved safety and food security.
The park was officially unveiled on the 23rd of July through a partnership between the Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo, the South African Local Government Association and the City of Johannesburg's Sport and Recreation Directorate, with support from Pikitup, City Power, Johannesburg Water, Social Development and other Stakeholders.
The project was inspired by the community's determination to reclaim the site, transforming it into a place of hope and healing.
Upgrades include the rehabilitation of a community food garden, a refurbished soccer field and outdoor fitness equipment, tree planting, park benches, litter bins and high-mast lighting to improve safety. Ward Councillor Simon Molefe has described the transformation as a precious Madiba moment, demonstrating how communities can reclaim neglected spaces through collaboration and determination.
The park was officially unveiled on the 23rd of July through a partnership between the Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo, the South African Local Government Association and the City of Johannesburg's Sport and Recreation Directorate, with support from Pikitup, City Power, Johannesburg Water, Social Development and other Stakeholders.
The project was inspired by the community's determination to reclaim the site, transforming it into a place of hope and healing.
Upgrades include the rehabilitation of a community food garden, a refurbished soccer field and outdoor fitness equipment, tree planting, park benches, litter bins and high-mast lighting to improve safety. Ward Councillor Simon Molefe has described the transformation as a precious Madiba moment, demonstrating how communities can reclaim neglected spaces through collaboration and determination.
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AI platform to transform Early Childhood Development
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The Unlimited Child non-profit organization has launched an artificial intelligence-powered platform that is aimed at improving the quality of early childhood development in South Africa.
The organisation says the platform provides ECD practitioners with personalised lesson planning, coaching and classroom support, helping to improve school readiness, particularly in underserved communities.
The organisation’s Candice Potgieter says the technology supports government efforts to strengthen early childhood education and reduce inequality.
The organisation says the platform provides ECD practitioners with personalised lesson planning, coaching and classroom support, helping to improve school readiness, particularly in underserved communities.
The organisation’s Candice Potgieter says the technology supports government efforts to strengthen early childhood education and reduce inequality.
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Farook Mohammed's Makoti painting gains international recognition
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A Gqeberha-based artist Farook Mohammed is gaining international recognition for his Makoti Painting, that was created to highlight some of the African continent's most pressing challenges.
The artwork which represents the diversity of African women seeks to confront gender-based violence and femicide while promoting unity.
The work debuted in pen-on-paper form at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum in 2022.
The painting has been nominated for the Global Arts Prize for Innovation and was selected from over ten thousand global submissions.
The artwork which represents the diversity of African women seeks to confront gender-based violence and femicide while promoting unity.
The work debuted in pen-on-paper form at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum in 2022.
The painting has been nominated for the Global Arts Prize for Innovation and was selected from over ten thousand global submissions.
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