News Bulletin of 11 December 2025, 10am

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Redhill Early Learning Centre gets World Architecture Festival recognition
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The Redhill Early Learning Centre in Midrand has been awarded Best Use of Natural Light at the World Architecture Festival 2025.
The centre was designed by Hubo Studio in close collaboration with the children, teachers, and leadership team at Redhill School.
The centre stands out for its warm, light-filled spaces that nurture curiosity, creativity, and play.
Hube Studio Founder Asher Marcus says their World Architecture Festival recognition adds to several awards the studio received this year, including Educational Build of the Year at the SCAPE Awards
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Make It Happen runs arts programmes for youth
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NPO, Make It Happen, is collaborating with South African schools and arts centers to run creative arts programmes for youth.
Based in the community of Daveyton, in Ekurhuleni, the organisation has partnered with local communities and businesses to create community murals, engaging youth in painting, design, and visual storytelling.
It also runs workshops that teach artistic skills, teamwork, and confidence.
Outreach Programme Manager, Salamina Monopela says through these initiatives, young people gain hands-on experience in art and personal development.
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Castle of Good Hope
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The Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town has opened the Blue Era Permanent Exhibition, a collection of 12 paintings created and sponsored by Dr Willa Boezak to document Nelson Mandela’s life and work.
The installation marks ongoing efforts to transform the Castle into a space that represents all South African heritages.
The exhibition records Mandela’s activism, leadership and impact through visual archives rather than commentary.
Organisers want to draw visitors into the historical record and ensure that Mandela’s message of peace, equality, and nation building continues to inspire future generations.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.91 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,207.20 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 90,306.00.
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46,506 knitted and crocheted toy mice for rescue cats in UK
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Readers of Woman’s Weekly have produced 46,506 knitted and crocheted toy mice for rescue cats across the UK, breaking a Guinness World Record.
Using a free pattern from the magazine, volunteers mailed thousands of parcels to the publication’s London office earlier this year.
The toys are now being distributed to more than 300 cat rescue centres as enrichment for animals awaiting adoption.
The project continues the magazine’s annual drive to encourage readers to craft items for community causes.
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