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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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Airlink increases flights between Joburg and Ndola
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Airlink will increase flights between Johannesburg and Ndola in Zambia from 30 March 2026, adding a second service three times a week.
The new morning arrivals into OR Tambo will allow passengers to attend same-day meetings and connect easily to regional and international flights.
The expanded schedule will help businesses in Gauteng and Zambia’s Copperbelt strengthen trade and manage operations more efficiently.
The new morning arrivals into OR Tambo will allow passengers to attend same-day meetings and connect easily to regional and international flights.
The expanded schedule will help businesses in Gauteng and Zambia’s Copperbelt strengthen trade and manage operations more efficiently.
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Davidson becomes 1st female to referee men’s Six Nations match
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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 15.85 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 67,204.00.
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