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Winnie Radebe named 2026 hall’s winter hero for community impact
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The founder of the Winnie Radebe Foundation in Midrand Winnie Radebe, has been recognised as one of the 2026 Hall’s Winter Heroes for her exceptional contribution to community development and social upliftment.
Radebe has led numerous initiatives aimed at providing relief, support and essential resources to vulnerable individuals and families during the winter season.
The recognition celebrates her ongoing commitment to youth empowerment, educational support and the promotion of dignity and well-being within communities, where her efforts continue to make a meaningful and lasting impact.
Radebe has led numerous initiatives aimed at providing relief, support and essential resources to vulnerable individuals and families during the winter season.
The recognition celebrates her ongoing commitment to youth empowerment, educational support and the promotion of dignity and well-being within communities, where her efforts continue to make a meaningful and lasting impact.
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Burgersfort Doctor uses kota business to fund surgeries for patients in need
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A doctor from Burgersfort in Limpopo is using proceeds from his kota business to help patients who cannot afford life-changing medical procedures.
Dr Ephraim Kgoete launched the initiative after witnessing long waiting lists and treatment delays in the public healthcare system.
The doctor assists patients by funding free or subsidised surgeries and other medical care, through the programme.
The initiative has helped seven patients access surgery since last year.
Kgoete hopes to expand the project through partnerships, sponsorships and government support, enabling more vulnerable patients to receive the healthcare they need.
Dr Ephraim Kgoete launched the initiative after witnessing long waiting lists and treatment delays in the public healthcare system.
The doctor assists patients by funding free or subsidised surgeries and other medical care, through the programme.
The initiative has helped seven patients access surgery since last year.
Kgoete hopes to expand the project through partnerships, sponsorships and government support, enabling more vulnerable patients to receive the healthcare they need.
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South Africa records historic surge in tourist arrivals
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Cabinet has welcomed a historic increase in international tourist arrivals, as South Africa recorded its strongest tourism performance in the first four months of the year.
Stats SA reported that nearly one million tourists visited the country in the month of April alone, representing a 19.5% increase compared to the same period last year.
Government says improved international connectivity, including additional flights from Europe and South America, as well as greater visitor confidence in safety and security, are helping drive the tourism sector's continued success.
Stats SA reported that nearly one million tourists visited the country in the month of April alone, representing a 19.5% increase compared to the same period last year.
Government says improved international connectivity, including additional flights from Europe and South America, as well as greater visitor confidence in safety and security, are helping drive the tourism sector's continued success.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
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 4,182.77 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 62,120.00.
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 4,182.77 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 62,120.00.
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