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Nominate schools to receive 2026 Literacy Trolleys
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Nominations are now open for schools and education organisations to receive mobile reading trolley libraries in 2026 through the Road to Literacy campaign.
Last year, more than 430 Gauteng schools benefited from the initiative, including 120 in Johannesburg.
Oxford University Press Southern Africa and AVBOB plan to distribute 2,000 trolley libraries containing one million CAPS-aligned books in all 11 official languages to under-resourced schools across South Africa by March 2026.
Each trolley provides learners with access to curriculum-based books in their home languages, supporting reading development and improving literacy in classrooms.
Last year, more than 430 Gauteng schools benefited from the initiative, including 120 in Johannesburg.
Oxford University Press Southern Africa and AVBOB plan to distribute 2,000 trolley libraries containing one million CAPS-aligned books in all 11 official languages to under-resourced schools across South Africa by March 2026.
Each trolley provides learners with access to curriculum-based books in their home languages, supporting reading development and improving literacy in classrooms.
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Ster-Kinekor’s Throwback Cinema campaign a success
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Ster-Kinekor’s Throwback Cinema campaign has boosted attendance since it launched in 2023 by offering older films at R50 per ticket.
The campaign grew from one-day screenings to full-week runs after demand increased, with admissions rising 526% in 2024 and a further 86% in 2025.
Throwback Cinema will continue into 2026, with new releases scheduled through May.
Participating cinemas include Rosebank Nouveau and Cresta in Johannesburg, Ster-Kinekor Brooklyn in Pretoria, Watercrest Mall in Durban, and V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.
The campaign grew from one-day screenings to full-week runs after demand increased, with admissions rising 526% in 2024 and a further 86% in 2025.
Throwback Cinema will continue into 2026, with new releases scheduled through May.
Participating cinemas include Rosebank Nouveau and Cresta in Johannesburg, Ster-Kinekor Brooklyn in Pretoria, Watercrest Mall in Durban, and V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.
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Hollie Davidson to referee in 2026 Men's Guinness Six Nations
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Scotland’s Hollie Davidson says it is an honour to referee in the Six Nations.
The 33-year-old is set to become the first female to take charge of a men’s Six Nations match on Saturday, when Ireland hosts Italy in Dublin.
She already officiated 48 Tests – 34 women’s and 13 men’s – Olympic and Commonwealth Games, and two Women’s World Cups.
Davidson hopes to inspire young girls and boys:
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The 33-year-old is set to become the first female to take charge of a men’s Six Nations match on Saturday, when Ireland hosts Italy in Dublin.
She already officiated 48 Tests – 34 women’s and 13 men’s – Olympic and Commonwealth Games, and two Women’s World Cups.
Davidson hopes to inspire young girls and boys:
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The Rand is trading at 15.93 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,032.16 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 66,991.00.
The Rand is trading at 15.93 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,032.16 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 66,991.00.
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