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Linden Knitting Project Supports Vulnerable Families
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Community Hours, in partnership with the Linden Community Policing Forum, has launched a monthly knitting and crocheting initiative at the Linden Police Station.
The project aims to support vulnerable children, premature babies, and mobility-challenged residents. Each session will produce scarves, beanies, gloves, and baby items for families in need.
Volunteers of all skill levels are welcome, with skilled crafters teaching newcomers.
The initiative also supports a plastic bottle-top recycling programme that provided 62 wheelchairs last year and reduces plastic waste.
Meetings will take place monthly, giving residents a regular way to contribute and connect.
The project aims to support vulnerable children, premature babies, and mobility-challenged residents. Each session will produce scarves, beanies, gloves, and baby items for families in need.
Volunteers of all skill levels are welcome, with skilled crafters teaching newcomers.
The initiative also supports a plastic bottle-top recycling programme that provided 62 wheelchairs last year and reduces plastic waste.
Meetings will take place monthly, giving residents a regular way to contribute and connect.
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Cape Town Shines Globally, Ranked Sixth Best City in the World
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Cape Town has been ranked sixth on Time Out’s list of the 50 best cities in the world for 2026.
Over 24,000 locals and 100 city experts contributed, praising its beaches, vibrant neighbourhoods, culture, and quality of life.
Impressively, 86% of Capetonians say their city is beautiful, the highest percentage of any city on the list.
With tourism booming, including the Montreux Jazz Festival in Franschhoek and new hotels like the Marriott at the V&A Waterfront, the ranking highlights Cape Town as a top destination and a place its residents can be proud of.
Over 24,000 locals and 100 city experts contributed, praising its beaches, vibrant neighbourhoods, culture, and quality of life.
Impressively, 86% of Capetonians say their city is beautiful, the highest percentage of any city on the list.
With tourism booming, including the Montreux Jazz Festival in Franschhoek and new hotels like the Marriott at the V&A Waterfront, the ranking highlights Cape Town as a top destination and a place its residents can be proud of.
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Siyifunile Secondary Launches Tech Lab for Robotics and Coding
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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.
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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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.79 to the US Dollar, 22.33 to the British Pound, and 19.30 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,116.38 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 100.46 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 72,372.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.79 to the US Dollar, 22.33 to the British Pound, and 19.30 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,116.38 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 100.46 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 72,372.00.
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