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Wits University announces R341 million Cultural Precinct development
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Wits University has announced the development of a R341 million Wits Cultural Precinct.
The investment aims to transform the university's south-eastern edge in Braamfontein into an accessible lifestyle hub for arts, culture, performance, heritage and creative innovation.
The five-year development will expand, integrate and link Wits' existing arts, performance and heritage facilities to create a vibrant cultural gateway between the institution and the city.
The precinct is expected to bring together new and upgraded academic facilities, theatres, exhibition and performance spaces and enhanced lifestyle areas, opening more of Wits' creative life to Joburgers.
The investment aims to transform the university's south-eastern edge in Braamfontein into an accessible lifestyle hub for arts, culture, performance, heritage and creative innovation.
The five-year development will expand, integrate and link Wits' existing arts, performance and heritage facilities to create a vibrant cultural gateway between the institution and the city.
The precinct is expected to bring together new and upgraded academic facilities, theatres, exhibition and performance spaces and enhanced lifestyle areas, opening more of Wits' creative life to Joburgers.
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Western Cape calls for greater recognition of teachers
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The Western Cape's provincial Education Department is calling for greater recognition of teachers, highlighting their vital role in shaping future generations.
The Department is observing Teacher Appreciation Month throughout the month of October, to honour educators following World Teachers' Day on the 5th of October.
MEC Jaco Londt says teachers continue to lead, innovate and change lives despite daily challenges.
The Department is observing Teacher Appreciation Month throughout the month of October, to honour educators following World Teachers' Day on the 5th of October.
MEC Jaco Londt says teachers continue to lead, innovate and change lives despite daily challenges.
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Threads of Impact showcase raises funds for youth development
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The Threads of Impact high-fashion showcase at Steyn City is helping to create new opportunities for young people in Diepsloot.
The event brought families and supporters together for an afternoon of fashion, food and music, while raising funds for education and youth development.
Proceeds will help establish a new digital library at the Diepsloot Community Centre and support youth programmes.
The project is undertaken in partnership with the Summits with a Purpose non-profit organisation, which focuses on expanding digital access in underserved communities.
Learners will access curriculum-aligned literacy and numeracy applications through tablets, supported by free Wi-Fi provided by Boomer.
Summits with a Purpose founder Sarah Khumalo says access to education helps children see beyond local borders and realise their potential.
The event brought families and supporters together for an afternoon of fashion, food and music, while raising funds for education and youth development.
Proceeds will help establish a new digital library at the Diepsloot Community Centre and support youth programmes.
The project is undertaken in partnership with the Summits with a Purpose non-profit organisation, which focuses on expanding digital access in underserved communities.
Learners will access curriculum-aligned literacy and numeracy applications through tablets, supported by free Wi-Fi provided by Boomer.
Summits with a Purpose founder Sarah Khumalo says access to education helps children see beyond local borders and realise their potential.
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