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Medal drive for kids in hospital
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Bling-for-Bravery is collecting race finisher medals to distribute to orthopaedic patients in children’s hospitals across South Africa.
The project, founded by Dean Dicks, recognises young patients undergoing surgery and recovery by giving them donated medals as symbols of achievement.
The organisation has already handed out more than 3,500 medals, along with books, teddy bears, clothes and stationery.
Drop-off points for new contributions are open in Benoni, Fourways and Pretoria, with a final collection date of 30 January.
Donors in other areas can arrange delivery through Crunch Fitness Studio in Benoni or by contacting the organisation directly.
The project, founded by Dean Dicks, recognises young patients undergoing surgery and recovery by giving them donated medals as symbols of achievement.
The organisation has already handed out more than 3,500 medals, along with books, teddy bears, clothes and stationery.
Drop-off points for new contributions are open in Benoni, Fourways and Pretoria, with a final collection date of 30 January.
Donors in other areas can arrange delivery through Crunch Fitness Studio in Benoni or by contacting the organisation directly.
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Cape Town thanks all for clean festive period
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The City of Cape Town thanks residents, visitors and city staff for their shared commitment to keeping the metro clean during the busy 2025 festive period.
This collective effort not only ensures a healthy and safe environment, but also protects the city's natural beauty, making it a more enjoyable place to live and visit.
Mayoral committee member for Urban Waste Management, Grant Twigg, says during this time refuse volumes generally rise across several areas placing increased pressure on waste collection services:
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This collective effort not only ensures a healthy and safe environment, but also protects the city's natural beauty, making it a more enjoyable place to live and visit.
Mayoral committee member for Urban Waste Management, Grant Twigg, says during this time refuse volumes generally rise across several areas placing increased pressure on waste collection services:
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Springbok Women’s Sevens 12-player squad named
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Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Cecil Afrika has named the 12-player squad for the HSBC SVNS 3 tournament at Dubai’s Sevens Stadium.
The team, led by captain Nadine Roos, will face Mexico, Czechia, and Thailand in Pool-A.
The squad continues with the same players who won the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens in Kenya.
Ahead of the tournament, players have focused on training, refining skills, and executing game strategies.
The squad includes young players selected to gain competitive exposure and develop their international experience.
The team, led by captain Nadine Roos, will face Mexico, Czechia, and Thailand in Pool-A.
The squad continues with the same players who won the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens in Kenya.
Ahead of the tournament, players have focused on training, refining skills, and executing game strategies.
The squad includes young players selected to gain competitive exposure and develop their international experience.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.40 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,638.24 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 96,454.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.40 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,638.24 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 96,454.00.
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