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Free Theatre Project Helps Grade 7 Learners Prepare For High School
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Baobulb Drama Academy is launching a free project to help Grade 7 learners in Midrand and surrounding communities prepare for high school through theatre and play-based learning.
The Transition Tales project will roll out in early 2027, reaching public primary schools in Ivory Park, Ebony Park, Kaalfontein, Rabie Ridge and Midrand.
Learners will develop skills in communication, emotional management, self-awareness and building positive relationships through drama activities, with school performances and discussions involving teachers and parents planned for February and March.
The Transition Tales project will roll out in early 2027, reaching public primary schools in Ivory Park, Ebony Park, Kaalfontein, Rabie Ridge and Midrand.
Learners will develop skills in communication, emotional management, self-awareness and building positive relationships through drama activities, with school performances and discussions involving teachers and parents planned for February and March.
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Western Cape Launches Public Healthcare Rewards Programme
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The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has launched South Africa’s first public healthcare rewards pilot in Westridge, Mitchells Plain, encouraging residents to take steps towards healthier lifestyles.
The WOWRewards programme allows eligible residents aged 18 and older who use public healthcare facilities to earn up to R100 in rewards each month for approved activities, including exercise, keeping children’s vaccinations up to date and collecting chronic medication on time.
The pilot aims to reach up to 2,000 participants in Mitchells Plain and Knysna, where the programme is expected to expand in early 2027.
The WOWRewards programme allows eligible residents aged 18 and older who use public healthcare facilities to earn up to R100 in rewards each month for approved activities, including exercise, keeping children’s vaccinations up to date and collecting chronic medication on time.
The pilot aims to reach up to 2,000 participants in Mitchells Plain and Knysna, where the programme is expected to expand in early 2027.
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Eastern Cape Welcomes New Grasslands National Park
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South Africa has declared the Grasslands National Park in the Eastern Cape, protecting more than 10,225 hectares of land across 18 properties between Nqanqarhu and Rhodes.
The park will help conserve grassland ecosystems and protect an important water source area, supporting biodiversity and regional water security.
Established through partnerships with landowners, the park allows compatible agricultural activities to continue alongside conservation, with SANParks responsible for its management.
The park will help conserve grassland ecosystems and protect an important water source area, supporting biodiversity and regional water security.
Established through partnerships with landowners, the park allows compatible agricultural activities to continue alongside conservation, with SANParks responsible for its management.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.50 to the US Dollar, 21.84 to the British Pound, and 18.44 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,183.79 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 106.65 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 83,548.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.50 to the US Dollar, 21.84 to the British Pound, and 18.44 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,183.79 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 106.65 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 83,548.00.
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