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Johannesburg Zoo Offers Free Entry To Senior Citizens
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Johannesburg Zoo is offering free entry to senior citizens throughout October, giving older residents an opportunity to enjoy wildlife and spend time with their families.
Visitors must present their identity documents at the entrance to qualify.
The zoo will also host a family day on 22 October and an event with 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day on 27 October. The charity brings volunteers together to knit and crochet blankets for people in need.
Imelda Matlala, Acting Marketing Manager at Johannesburg Zoo, says the initiative aims to make the zoo more accessible to older residents.
Visitors must present their identity documents at the entrance to qualify.
The zoo will also host a family day on 22 October and an event with 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day on 27 October. The charity brings volunteers together to knit and crochet blankets for people in need.
Imelda Matlala, Acting Marketing Manager at Johannesburg Zoo, says the initiative aims to make the zoo more accessible to older residents.
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Dance Fundraiser Supports Pet Sterilisation In Lavender Hill
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Dancers Love Dogs South Africa has donated R20,000 to Paws-A-While to support pet sterilisation in Lavender Hill, Cape Town.
The funding will help the animal welfare charity sterilise more pets, preventing unwanted litters and reducing pressure on animal rescue services.
Since February 2025, Paws-A-While, Aid 4 Animals in Distress and the Cape of Good Hope SPCA have collectively sterilised hundreds of animals in the community.
People can also support the cause by attending the Dancers Love Dogs gala at the Artscape Opera House on 3 November, with each ticket contributing towards the cost of one sterilisation.
The funding will help the animal welfare charity sterilise more pets, preventing unwanted litters and reducing pressure on animal rescue services.
Since February 2025, Paws-A-While, Aid 4 Animals in Distress and the Cape of Good Hope SPCA have collectively sterilised hundreds of animals in the community.
People can also support the cause by attending the Dancers Love Dogs gala at the Artscape Opera House on 3 November, with each ticket contributing towards the cost of one sterilisation.
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Benoni Teacher Named Eastern Cricket’s Volunteer Coach Of The Year
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Pioneer Primary School teacher Basheera Mayet has been named Eastern Cricket’s KFC Mini-Cricket Volunteer Coach of the Year for her work developing young players.
The Actonville, Benoni resident has volunteered in mini-cricket since 2014, helping introduce children to the sport and build their skills.
After also being nominated for the same category at the Cricket South Africa awards in July, Mayet hopes her achievements will inspire more women to get involved in sport and encourage others to give their time to young players
The Actonville, Benoni resident has volunteered in mini-cricket since 2014, helping introduce children to the sport and build their skills.
After also being nominated for the same category at the Cricket South Africa awards in July, Mayet hopes her achievements will inspire more women to get involved in sport and encourage others to give their time to young players
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.54 to the US Dollar, 21.88 to the British Pound, and 18.49 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,169.10 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 104.72 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 83,136.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.54 to the US Dollar, 21.88 to the British Pound, and 18.49 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,169.10 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 104.72 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 83,136.00.
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