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Relief fund golf day raises hope for farmers battling foot and mouth disease
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Farmers Weekly and partners have come together in Randpark Golf Club to host a charity golf day aimed at raising funds and awareness for farmers affected by foot and mouth disease in South Africa.
The event brought together the agricultural community, with teams taking part in friendly competition while also discussing ways to improve disease control and farm biosecurity.
Foot and mouth disease is still affecting livestock such as cattle, sheep and pigs, creating challenges for farmers and trade.
Funds raised from the day will be donated to the Agri Relief Foundation, which supports farmers in urgent need of assistance.
The event brought together the agricultural community, with teams taking part in friendly competition while also discussing ways to improve disease control and farm biosecurity.
Foot and mouth disease is still affecting livestock such as cattle, sheep and pigs, creating challenges for farmers and trade.
Funds raised from the day will be donated to the Agri Relief Foundation, which supports farmers in urgent need of assistance.
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Zakes Bantwini Launches Foundation to Empower Young Creatives
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Grammy Award-winning South African artist Zakes Bantwini is launching a new foundation aimed at supporting community development through arts, education, sports and cultural programmes.
The foundation will focus on mentorship, skills development and providing access to industry opportunities for young people, women and emerging creatives across the country.
It plans to roll out workshops, a youth talent incubator and industry training programmes in areas such as music, digital media and sports leadership.
The initiative is designed to help bridge the gap between talent and professional opportunities while building future careers in the creative industries.
The foundation will focus on mentorship, skills development and providing access to industry opportunities for young people, women and emerging creatives across the country.
It plans to roll out workshops, a youth talent incubator and industry training programmes in areas such as music, digital media and sports leadership.
The initiative is designed to help bridge the gap between talent and professional opportunities while building future careers in the creative industries.
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Imbumba Foundation expands Caring4Girls to The Bahamas
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The Imbumba Foundation has completed a successful mission to The Bahamas aimed at expanding its menstrual hygiene programme for schoolgirls.
CEO Richard Mabaso visited the country following an invitation from British High Commissioner to The Bahamas Smita Rossetti, to advance the Caring4Girls initiative.
The programme will focus on education, access to sanitary products, and long-term sustainability partnerships, supported by UK government funding and South African diplomatic cooperation.
From its base in Sandton, the foundation says the initiative aims to reduce period poverty and help keep more girls in school.
CEO Richard Mabaso visited the country following an invitation from British High Commissioner to The Bahamas Smita Rossetti, to advance the Caring4Girls initiative.
The programme will focus on education, access to sanitary products, and long-term sustainability partnerships, supported by UK government funding and South African diplomatic cooperation.
From its base in Sandton, the foundation says the initiative aims to reduce period poverty and help keep more girls in school.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.46 to the 22.24 US Dollar, 22.24 to the British Pound, and 19.27 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,674.47 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 107.77 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 79,660.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.46 to the 22.24 US Dollar, 22.24 to the British Pound, and 19.27 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,674.47 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 107.77 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 79,660.00.
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