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New Initiative Builds Stronger Young Readers
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The Children’s Book Network is providing Reading Toolboxes to help South African children improve their reading skills.
The toolboxes, designed for children aged 10 to 14, include books, guides, games and activities that support reading for meaning.
The programme is being used in some schools and aims to expand to more communities across South Africa.
The organisation says the project addresses literacy challenges by giving children access to reading resources and learning activities.
The toolboxes, designed for children aged 10 to 14, include books, guides, games and activities that support reading for meaning.
The programme is being used in some schools and aims to expand to more communities across South Africa.
The organisation says the project addresses literacy challenges by giving children access to reading resources and learning activities.
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Stepping Stone Hospice Receives Care Support Donation
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Patients and families who rely on the care of Stepping Stone Hospice in Alberton will benefit from additional funding for essential palliative care services following a donation of preloved clothing, linen and kitchenware to the organisation.
The donated items will be sold through the hospice's charity shop, with all proceeds supporting care for people living with life-limiting illnesses.
The contribution was made by the Absa Legal Recoveries team as part of its Corporate Social Investment initiative, helping the hospice generate much-needed income to continue serving the community.
The donated items will be sold through the hospice's charity shop, with all proceeds supporting care for people living with life-limiting illnesses.
The contribution was made by the Absa Legal Recoveries team as part of its Corporate Social Investment initiative, helping the hospice generate much-needed income to continue serving the community.
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Young Filmmaker Takes SA Film Global
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A 23-year-old filmmaker from Hammarsdale, Sabelo Khomo, will represent South Africa at the Indie Film Awards in New York after his short film Orì was selected for the international festival.
Khomo wrote, directed and edited the film, which explores African spirituality and healing and was created during the Durban 48 Hour Film Project.
The Durban University of Technology graduate has gained recognition as a visual storyteller, with his work featured at local and international festivals.
Khomo says the opportunity marks an important milestone in his filmmaking career.
Khomo wrote, directed and edited the film, which explores African spirituality and healing and was created during the Durban 48 Hour Film Project.
The Durban University of Technology graduate has gained recognition as a visual storyteller, with his work featured at local and international festivals.
Khomo says the opportunity marks an important milestone in his filmmaking career.
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The Rand is trading at 16.46 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,057.13 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 62,547.00.
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