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Government commits R10 billion to support ECD
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R10 billion has been allocated to support early childhood development programmes in South Africa.
This was revealed by Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube at the launch of the Thrive by Five Index 2024 in Sandton.
The 2024 Thrive by Five Index found that only 42% of over 5,000 assessed children were developmentally on track.
Gwarube emphasised that building a stronger, more stable education system starts with the foundations laid in early childhood:
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This was revealed by Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube at the launch of the Thrive by Five Index 2024 in Sandton.
The 2024 Thrive by Five Index found that only 42% of over 5,000 assessed children were developmentally on track.
Gwarube emphasised that building a stronger, more stable education system starts with the foundations laid in early childhood:
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Gauteng Schools team up to support children with Cancer
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Two Gauteng schools, Bryanston High School and Laerskool Doringkloof, are teaming up to support children with cancer through the Bake Box campaign.
The initiative, ahead of National Cupcake Day on September 27, collects baking essentials from the community to aid volunteer bakers.
These bakers, known as the Cupcake Angels, use the ingredients to make cupcakes sold at 78 malls nationwide to raise funds.
The campaign supports Cupcakes of Hope, a local NGO that helps children fighting cancer.
The initiative, ahead of National Cupcake Day on September 27, collects baking essentials from the community to aid volunteer bakers.
These bakers, known as the Cupcake Angels, use the ingredients to make cupcakes sold at 78 malls nationwide to raise funds.
The campaign supports Cupcakes of Hope, a local NGO that helps children fighting cancer.
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Nedbank, Kaizer Chiefs launch world-class sports facility in Springs
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Nedbank and soccer club, Kaizer Chiefs have unveiled a state-of-the-art multi-purpose sports facility in Springs.
This milestone marks the 10th facility delivered to a community through the Nedbank Cup community upliftment programme, promoting youth development and social impact through sport.
Kaizer Chiefs Marketing director, Jessica Motaung:
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This milestone marks the 10th facility delivered to a community through the Nedbank Cup community upliftment programme, promoting youth development and social impact through sport.
Kaizer Chiefs Marketing director, Jessica Motaung:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.53 to the US Dollar, 23.71 to the British Pound, and 20.51 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,646.11 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.97 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 111,433.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.53 to the US Dollar, 23.71 to the British Pound, and 20.51 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,646.11 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.97 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 111,433.00.
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