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Johannesburg learner joins Yale scholars programme
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Grade 10 learner Tsebo Mofokeng, based in Johannesburg, has been selected for the 2026 Yale Young African Scholars Programme.
She attends UCT Online High School and will join students from across Africa for the programme, hosted by Yale University in the United States.
The programme brings together high school learners selected for academic performance, leadership potential, and community involvement, with thousands of applicants competing for limited places from more than 40 countries.
Tsebo will take part in an intensive academic and leadership development experience alongside peers from 42 countries.
She attends UCT Online High School and will join students from across Africa for the programme, hosted by Yale University in the United States.
The programme brings together high school learners selected for academic performance, leadership potential, and community involvement, with thousands of applicants competing for limited places from more than 40 countries.
Tsebo will take part in an intensive academic and leadership development experience alongside peers from 42 countries.
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Mpumalanga relaunches Rhandza Xikolo Xa Wena campaign
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The Mpumalanga Education Department has launched the Rhandza Xikolo Xa Wena campaign at Mahushu Agricultural School, aimed at encouraging communities to take greater responsibility for local schools.
The initiative, which means “Love Your School,” brings together businesses, community members and other stakeholders to repair infrastructure and improve maintenance at schools.
Officials say the campaign focuses on creating safer and more supportive learning environments for learners across the province.
Mpumalanga Education MEC Lindi Masina says the programme is designed to strengthen community involvement in education:
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The initiative, which means “Love Your School,” brings together businesses, community members and other stakeholders to repair infrastructure and improve maintenance at schools.
Officials say the campaign focuses on creating safer and more supportive learning environments for learners across the province.
Mpumalanga Education MEC Lindi Masina says the programme is designed to strengthen community involvement in education:
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Zakes Bantwini launches empowerment foundation
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Grammy Award-winning artist Zakes Bantwini has launched the Zakes Bantwini Foundation.
The foundation, launched earlier this week, runs programmes supporting women, youth and emerging creatives through mentorship, skills training and access to industry opportunities in music, sport, and the arts.
Planned initiatives include EmpowerHER Workshops for women in creative industries, a Youth Talent Incubator under Mayonie Productions, and a Business of Music Summit focused on publishing, marketing, and monetisation.
It will also introduce a Creative Arts Festival, a Sports Leadership Academy, and digital media training programmes for young people.
The foundation, launched earlier this week, runs programmes supporting women, youth and emerging creatives through mentorship, skills training and access to industry opportunities in music, sport, and the arts.
Planned initiatives include EmpowerHER Workshops for women in creative industries, a Youth Talent Incubator under Mayonie Productions, and a Business of Music Summit focused on publishing, marketing, and monetisation.
It will also introduce a Creative Arts Festival, a Sports Leadership Academy, and digital media training programmes for young people.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 0.00 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,767.00.
The Rand is trading at 0.00 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,767.00.
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