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UP Giving Month Raises Over R620 000 to Support Students
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The University of Pretoria’s inaugural UP Giving Month in July 2025 saw a surge of generosity, raising more than R620 000 and collecting 2 604 non-perishable food items to help students facing hunger and financial hardship.
Hundreds of volunteers, including staff, students, alumni and rugby players from the Vodacom Bulls and Isuzu Bulls Daisies, packed 224 food parcels, providing around 13 000 meals.
The campaign supported the Student Nutrition and Progress Programme and the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship Fund, showing the impact of collective action and inspiring ongoing community support for UP students.
Hundreds of volunteers, including staff, students, alumni and rugby players from the Vodacom Bulls and Isuzu Bulls Daisies, packed 224 food parcels, providing around 13 000 meals.
The campaign supported the Student Nutrition and Progress Programme and the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship Fund, showing the impact of collective action and inspiring ongoing community support for UP students.
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Women’s Day Brings Hope and Inspiration to Phoenix High Girls
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On Monday, 11 August 2025, Survé Philanthropies and the Soong Ching Ling Foundation inspired 520 girls at Phoenix High School in Manenberg.
Learners heard from South African free-diving champion Hanli Prinsloo, who shared her story of overcoming challenges and urged them to believe in their dreams.
Each girl received a gift pack with school and personal care items, while female teachers were recognised for their dedication.
The event brought a message of empowerment and opportunity, showing the girls that their futures can be shaped by determination, education and self-belief
Learners heard from South African free-diving champion Hanli Prinsloo, who shared her story of overcoming challenges and urged them to believe in their dreams.
Each girl received a gift pack with school and personal care items, while female teachers were recognised for their dedication.
The event brought a message of empowerment and opportunity, showing the girls that their futures can be shaped by determination, education and self-belief
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Soraya Christians Brings Support and Hope to Incarcerated Women
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As South Africa observes Women’s Month, Wendywood-based Soraya Christians is shining a light on the impact of mentorship and compassion for female inmates.
Over the past decade, she has supported more than 200 women, offering guidance, prayer and encouragement. Her work has contributed to real outcomes, including faith-based rehabilitation, early releases and renewed hope for the future.
The initiative demonstrates how consistent support and empowerment can transform lives, even behind bars.
Over the past decade, she has supported more than 200 women, offering guidance, prayer and encouragement. Her work has contributed to real outcomes, including faith-based rehabilitation, early releases and renewed hope for the future.
The initiative demonstrates how consistent support and empowerment can transform lives, even behind bars.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.51 to the US Dollar, 23.77 to the British Pound, and 20.50 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,368.74 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.12 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 121 811,20
The Rand is trading at 17.51 to the US Dollar, 23.77 to the British Pound, and 20.50 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,368.74 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.12 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 121 811,20
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