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EduEmporium pioneers child mental health
Story 1
Early childhood development centre owners and principals have received training to strengthen child mental health support in their schools.
Twenty-five participants attended a free workshop in Houghton led by EduEmporium CEO Norleen Zulu.
Participants practised social emotional learning strategies and trauma-informed care techniques to better respond to children’s needs.
The training aims to help centres integrate mental health support into daily routines and school policies.
Twenty-five participants attended a free workshop in Houghton led by EduEmporium CEO Norleen Zulu.
Participants practised social emotional learning strategies and trauma-informed care techniques to better respond to children’s needs.
The training aims to help centres integrate mental health support into daily routines and school policies.
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Headline 2
Fourways Crossing donates school shoes and sanitary pads
Story 2
Fourways Crossing donated school shoes and sanitary pads to learners at Witkoppen Primary School.
School staff identified learners most in need and distributed the items to support attendance and participation.
The donation helped learners attend classes with confidence and reduced barriers caused by lack of essentials.
Fourways Crossing's Marketing Manager, Beverly Sefuralo, says with this they want to help every child feel supported and valued, so they can focus on learning without worrying about missing essentials.
School staff identified learners most in need and distributed the items to support attendance and participation.
The donation helped learners attend classes with confidence and reduced barriers caused by lack of essentials.
Fourways Crossing's Marketing Manager, Beverly Sefuralo, says with this they want to help every child feel supported and valued, so they can focus on learning without worrying about missing essentials.
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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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Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
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 5,045.63 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 67,189.00.
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 5,045.63 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 67,189.00.
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