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Diepsloot imbizo connects residents with support services
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Residents gathered at Diepsloot Mall for a community imbizo hosted by the Diepsloot Service Providers Forum.
The event brought together organisations including the Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority and the Department of Employment and Labour to inform residents about services aimed at tackling unemployment and substance abuse.
Officials explained programmes such as the Employment Services of South Africa system, which helps match jobseekers with vacancies and offers career counselling and skills support.
Residents also received information on free prevention and treatment programmes for substance abuse, as well as training opportunities for young people.
The event brought together organisations including the Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority and the Department of Employment and Labour to inform residents about services aimed at tackling unemployment and substance abuse.
Officials explained programmes such as the Employment Services of South Africa system, which helps match jobseekers with vacancies and offers career counselling and skills support.
Residents also received information on free prevention and treatment programmes for substance abuse, as well as training opportunities for young people.
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Technology Lab Launched at Rural Mpumalanga School
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A technology lab was launched at Siyifunile Secondary School in Dullstroom, Mpumalanga, introducing learners to robotics and coding.
The lab was donated by the Shoprite Foundation in partnership with the Development Bank of Southern Africa to help close the digital and technology gap in rural communities.
Students now have access to lessons in robotics, coding, and artificial intelligence, including after-school programmes for older learners.
Educators say the initiative will improve problem-solving skills and prepare learners for future careers in technology.
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The lab was donated by the Shoprite Foundation in partnership with the Development Bank of Southern Africa to help close the digital and technology gap in rural communities.
Students now have access to lessons in robotics, coding, and artificial intelligence, including after-school programmes for older learners.
Educators say the initiative will improve problem-solving skills and prepare learners for future careers in technology.
Shoprite Foundaton’s Maude Modise
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SA ‘Artivist’ Natania Botha Wins WOW Award
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South African artivist Natania Botha has received the Honour Award for Environmental and Creative Stewardship at the WOW Africa 50 Women Awards in Sandton.
Botha uses her art to raise awareness about environmental issues and social challenges, transforming recycled materials and even spent bullet casings into sculptures that provoke reflection and dialogue.
Her work has been recognised internationally, including presentations to the United Nations, and her latest collection addresses peace and resilience in a turbulent world.
The award celebrates her innovative approach to combining art, activism, and environmental stewardship, inspiring communities across South Africa and beyond.
Botha uses her art to raise awareness about environmental issues and social challenges, transforming recycled materials and even spent bullet casings into sculptures that provoke reflection and dialogue.
Her work has been recognised internationally, including presentations to the United Nations, and her latest collection addresses peace and resilience in a turbulent world.
The award celebrates her innovative approach to combining art, activism, and environmental stewardship, inspiring communities across South Africa and beyond.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.79 to the US Dollar, 22.27 to the British Pound, and 19.27 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,113.08 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 100.46 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 73,275.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.79 to the US Dollar, 22.27 to the British Pound, and 19.27 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,113.08 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 100.46 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 73,275.00.
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