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Diepkloof Launches Support Programme for Matric Learners
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A Diepkloof organisation is launching a counselling and support programme following the release of matric results on January 12.
Kaboentle Women Power and Development Projects says the programme is aimed at learners who may struggle to cope with their results.
The initiative is set to begin on January 15 at the Quaker Recreation Centre in Zone 4, offering counselling, support groups, and mental health assistance. Founder Monica Moagi says it will also provide guidance on matric rewrites, TVET college applications, and skills training, emphasizing that failing matric is not the end of the road.
Kaboentle Women Power and Development Projects says the programme is aimed at learners who may struggle to cope with their results.
The initiative is set to begin on January 15 at the Quaker Recreation Centre in Zone 4, offering counselling, support groups, and mental health assistance. Founder Monica Moagi says it will also provide guidance on matric rewrites, TVET college applications, and skills training, emphasizing that failing matric is not the end of the road.
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Don Vino to Play at Winelands Jazz Session
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South Africa’s Matric Class of 2025 has recorded the highest pass rate in history at 88 percent, with over 700,000 learners writing the exams.
KwaZulu-Natal led the provinces, and all nine regions scored above 84 percent.
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says this achievement reflects the combined efforts of learners, teachers, parents, and officials. She emphasises that equal access to education is essentialfor giving every learner a fair start in life
KwaZulu-Natal led the provinces, and all nine regions scored above 84 percent.
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says this achievement reflects the combined efforts of learners, teachers, parents, and officials. She emphasises that equal access to education is essentialfor giving every learner a fair start in life
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Brazil becomes largest country to eliminate mother-to-child HIV transmission
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Brazil has been validated by the World Health Organization as the most populous country in the Americas to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
The milestone was achieved through Brazil’s universal, free health care system, which provides routine prenatal care, HIV testing, and timely treatment. Vertical transmission of HIV in Brazil has been reduced to below 2 percent, and coverage for prenatal care exceeds 95 percent.
Globally, Brazil is the first country with more than 100 million people to reach this standard, joining 19 countries worldwide recognized for eliminating mother-to-child HIV transmission
The milestone was achieved through Brazil’s universal, free health care system, which provides routine prenatal care, HIV testing, and timely treatment. Vertical transmission of HIV in Brazil has been reduced to below 2 percent, and coverage for prenatal care exceeds 95 percent.
Globally, Brazil is the first country with more than 100 million people to reach this standard, joining 19 countries worldwide recognized for eliminating mother-to-child HIV transmission
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The Rand is trading at 16.41 to the US Dollar, 22.07 to the British Pound, and 19.13 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,598.02 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 63.87 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 92,745.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.41 to the US Dollar, 22.07 to the British Pound, and 19.13 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,598.02 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 63.87 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 92,745.00.
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