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Alberton restaurant partners with hospice to spread festive cheer
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Rocky Peak Spur in Brackenhurst has teamed up with Stepping Stone Hospice to support children and families during the festive season.
Inspired by the hospice’s monthly newsletter, the restaurant joined the annual toy and clothing collection drive.
A donation bin at the Brackenhurst Spur invites diners and community members to contribute pre-loved toys, clothing, and other items.
Donations will provide comfort to children and families supported by the hospice, while the partnership highlights community spirit and the spirit of giving.
Inspired by the hospice’s monthly newsletter, the restaurant joined the annual toy and clothing collection drive.
A donation bin at the Brackenhurst Spur invites diners and community members to contribute pre-loved toys, clothing, and other items.
Donations will provide comfort to children and families supported by the hospice, while the partnership highlights community spirit and the spirit of giving.
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South African Expo showcases culture in New York
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The first South African Expo at 265 W 37th Street in New York City featured South African food, wine, crafts, music, and comedy.
Visitors experienced traditional delicacies, handmade crafts, and performances by Jesse Clegg and comedian Loyiso Madinga.
The event included an acoustic set, meet-and-greet sessions, and DJ MpandeRootx playing Afro-house and amapiano.
South African Consul General Simon Cardy opened the expo, which organisers aim to make an annual celebration of South African culture abroad.
The expo provided an opportunity for South Africans abroad to experience music, crafts, and cuisine from home.
Visitors experienced traditional delicacies, handmade crafts, and performances by Jesse Clegg and comedian Loyiso Madinga.
The event included an acoustic set, meet-and-greet sessions, and DJ MpandeRootx playing Afro-house and amapiano.
South African Consul General Simon Cardy opened the expo, which organisers aim to make an annual celebration of South African culture abroad.
The expo provided an opportunity for South Africans abroad to experience music, crafts, and cuisine from home.
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UN climate summit in Brazil focuses on forests and Indigenous participation
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The UN climate summit is taking place in Belem, Brazil, addressing forests, Indigenous peoples, and progress on the Paris Agreement.
More than 3 000 Indigenous delegates are participating, representing the role of land stewardship in protecting the Amazon and other forests.
Ahead of the summit, countries pledged over $5.5 billion to the Tropical Forests Forever Facility, providing payments to nations that maintain forest cover and reducing payouts for deforestation.
The talks include discussions on renewable energy and efforts to reduce reliance on fossil fuels to limit global warming.
The summit brings together countries to coordinate climate action, support vulnerable communities, and advance environmental initiatives.
More than 3 000 Indigenous delegates are participating, representing the role of land stewardship in protecting the Amazon and other forests.
Ahead of the summit, countries pledged over $5.5 billion to the Tropical Forests Forever Facility, providing payments to nations that maintain forest cover and reducing payouts for deforestation.
The talks include discussions on renewable energy and efforts to reduce reliance on fossil fuels to limit global warming.
The summit brings together countries to coordinate climate action, support vulnerable communities, and advance environmental initiatives.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.15 to the US Dollar, 22.60 to the British Pound, and 19.90 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,141.45 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.06 barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 104,468.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.15 to the US Dollar, 22.60 to the British Pound, and 19.90 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,141.45 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.06 barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 104,468.00.
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