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Alexandra libraries boost children’s reading access
Story 1
While South Africa faces a reading crisis, five small libraries in Alexandra Township are helping children discover a love for books and learning.
The libraries, housed in converted shipping containers and supported by Breadline Africa, serve thousands of learners each week.
Some children who used the libraries have gone on to win scholarships, spelling competitions and overseas study opportunities.
Teachers and learners say these simple spaces are opening doors and proving that access to books can change lives.
The libraries, housed in converted shipping containers and supported by Breadline Africa, serve thousands of learners each week.
Some children who used the libraries have gone on to win scholarships, spelling competitions and overseas study opportunities.
Teachers and learners say these simple spaces are opening doors and proving that access to books can change lives.
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Headline 2
Masiqhakaze school opens science resource centre
Story 2
Masiqhakaze Secondary School's science laboratory has been converted into a Science Resource Centre serving 46 schools in the Ekurhuleni North District.
Opened last week through the Ardagh for Education Programme and Protec, the centre provides science equipment and consumables that schools can borrow for classroom experiments.
Teachers and learners at the scool in Tembisa can now access resources that support hands-on science learning.
The facility is the third Science Resource Centre established through the programme since its launch in 2024.
Opened last week through the Ardagh for Education Programme and Protec, the centre provides science equipment and consumables that schools can borrow for classroom experiments.
Teachers and learners at the scool in Tembisa can now access resources that support hands-on science learning.
The facility is the third Science Resource Centre established through the programme since its launch in 2024.
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Headline 3
Zola centre turns dump into garden
Story 3
The Zola Nutritional Centre in Soweto has transformed a former illegal dumping site into a community garden that now grows vegetables, herbs and fruit for local use.
The produce is used in meals and food parcels, helping support food access for nearby families.
Run by local volunteers, the project also offers nutrition education and uses surplus crops to create small income opportunities.
Residents say the cleaned-up space has made the area safer and more usable for the community.
The produce is used in meals and food parcels, helping support food access for nearby families.
Run by local volunteers, the project also offers nutrition education and uses surplus crops to create small income opportunities.
Residents say the cleaned-up space has made the area safer and more usable for the community.
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The Rand is trading at 16.51 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,334.90 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 61,526.00.
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