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Funky Socks Day 2025
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Today, the public is encouraged to wear their funkiest socks and buy R10 stickers to support charities.
The PNA Funky Socks Day fundraiser aims to raise R2.5 million to support communities in South Africa and Namibia.
Breadline Africa will deliver 50 educational resource packs to Early Childhood Development centers, while CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA will provide digital learning tools for children undergoing treatment.
Rally to Read will empower teachers and parents to support literacy programs, and Matla a Bana will distribute comfort packs to child victims of abuse.
The PNA Funky Socks Day fundraiser aims to raise R2.5 million to support communities in South Africa and Namibia.
Breadline Africa will deliver 50 educational resource packs to Early Childhood Development centers, while CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA will provide digital learning tools for children undergoing treatment.
Rally to Read will empower teachers and parents to support literacy programs, and Matla a Bana will distribute comfort packs to child victims of abuse.
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Orange Corners Designs Incubation programme provides vital support and funding for JHB, CPT
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Young entrepreneurs in Johannesburg and Cape Town have a chance to secure vital support and funding to grow their businesses through the Orange Corners Designs Incubation programme.
The programme is an initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands and is managed by the Craft and Design Institute.
This 12-month intensive programme will provide 20 entrepreneurs in each city with impactful workshops, mentoring, and training to improve their businesses.
Orange Corners Designs programme Manager, Khanya Mpuang:
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The programme is an initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands and is managed by the Craft and Design Institute.
This 12-month intensive programme will provide 20 entrepreneurs in each city with impactful workshops, mentoring, and training to improve their businesses.
Orange Corners Designs programme Manager, Khanya Mpuang:
*sound*
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Young athletes unite in athletics challenge
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Young athletes from rural KwaZulu-Natal and Leeds participated in the 5th Bambisanani Partnership International Athletics Challenge.
The event focused on friendship and connection through sport.
346 learners from 15 schools competed in festivals and virtual competitions.
The challenge celebrated teamwork, determination, and outstanding leadership.
The event focused on friendship and connection through sport.
346 learners from 15 schools competed in festivals and virtual competitions.
The challenge celebrated teamwork, determination, and outstanding leadership.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.36 to the US Dollar, 23.56 to the British Pound, and 20.36 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,633.33 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.90 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 115,508.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.36 to the US Dollar, 23.56 to the British Pound, and 20.36 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,633.33 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.90 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 115,508.00.
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