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SA debuts 1st-ever World Read Aloud Day story 'A New Friend'
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South Africa has debuted its first-ever World Read Aloud Day story in South African Sign Language, titled A New Friend.
This comes as February marks World Read Aloud Month, to get schools, families and communities to get involved in developing children’s language skills and reading.
The story, developed by Sign Language Education and Development, is also available in the country’s remaining 11 official languages to expand access to literacy.
Schools in Polokwane, Heidelberg, and Mpumalanga marked the milestone with reading events involving learners and educators.
This comes as February marks World Read Aloud Month, to get schools, families and communities to get involved in developing children’s language skills and reading.
The story, developed by Sign Language Education and Development, is also available in the country’s remaining 11 official languages to expand access to literacy.
Schools in Polokwane, Heidelberg, and Mpumalanga marked the milestone with reading events involving learners and educators.
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Father-daughter duo to cycle 1 526 km for charity
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Father and daughter Pierre and Simone du Preez will cycle 1 526 km from Germiston to Sea Point starting 21-February to raise funds for the Avril Elizabeth Home.
Their route passes through major towns from Germiston to Sea Point, ending on March 4.
They have secured support from family, friends, colleagues, and companies, with donations pledged per kilometre or per stage of the ride.
The fundraising initiative follows the home’s previous cycling event hosted by Capri Wheelers in November 2025.
Organisers hope the ride inspires more people to support the Avril Elizabeth Home.
Their route passes through major towns from Germiston to Sea Point, ending on March 4.
They have secured support from family, friends, colleagues, and companies, with donations pledged per kilometre or per stage of the ride.
The fundraising initiative follows the home’s previous cycling event hosted by Capri Wheelers in November 2025.
Organisers hope the ride inspires more people to support the Avril Elizabeth Home.
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South Africa’s agricultural exports hit $15.1bn record
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South Africa’s agricultural sector closed 2025 on a historic high, with exports reaching a record $15.1 billion.
The Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa attributed the 10% rise in shipments from the previous year to higher volumes and prices.
Economist Wandile Sihlobo says the growth was driven by increased demand for products like fruit, nuts and grains:
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The Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa attributed the 10% rise in shipments from the previous year to higher volumes and prices.
Economist Wandile Sihlobo says the growth was driven by increased demand for products like fruit, nuts and grains:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 15.85 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 67,179.00.
The Rand is trading at 15.85 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 67,179.00.
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Local: 90 words (39%), National: 86 words (37%), International: 56 words (24%)