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Reach For a Dream Celebrates 38 years of Bringing Hope to Children
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The Reach for a Dream Foundation celebrated 38 years of making dreams come true for children living with life threatening illnesses.
A special celebration was held at the Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital in Parktown, Johannesburg, where children and their families enjoyed entertainment, cake, and fun activities.
Since it was founded in 1988, the organisation has fulfilled more than 30 000 dreams, continuing to bring hope and joy to children across South Africa.
A special celebration was held at the Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital in Parktown, Johannesburg, where children and their families enjoyed entertainment, cake, and fun activities.
Since it was founded in 1988, the organisation has fulfilled more than 30 000 dreams, continuing to bring hope and joy to children across South Africa.
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Blind bowling champion to represent South Africa at world championships
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South African lawn bowls star Tracy Smith has been selected to represent the country at the International Blind Bowlers Association World Championships in New Zealand next January.
Competing in the B1 category for bowlers who are completely blind, Smith earned her place after building an outstanding competitive record. Since losing her sight in 1986, she has gone on to win 11 world titles and 21 Parabowls gold medals, earning the nickname the Golden Girl of bowling.
Smith says she hopes to bring home three gold medals and help South Africa lift the team trophy.
Competing in the B1 category for bowlers who are completely blind, Smith earned her place after building an outstanding competitive record. Since losing her sight in 1986, she has gone on to win 11 world titles and 21 Parabowls gold medals, earning the nickname the Golden Girl of bowling.
Smith says she hopes to bring home three gold medals and help South Africa lift the team trophy.
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Thembisa Teacher Extends School Feeding Support Through Holidays
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A Thembisa teacher is continuing to feed hundreds of vulnerable children during the school holidays, ensuring they do not go hungry while school nutrition programmes are paused.
School Based Support Team coordinator Hluphi Shili provides daily meals for between 300 and 400 children, using grocery donations from local businesses and community members, while also contributing her own resources.
The initiative supports learners from informal settlements and surrounding communities who rely on school meals during the school term.
School Based Support Team coordinator Hluphi Shili provides daily meals for between 300 and 400 children, using grocery donations from local businesses and community members, while also contributing her own resources.
The initiative supports learners from informal settlements and surrounding communities who rely on school meals during the school term.
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The Rand is trading at 16.44 to the US Dollar, 22.20 to the British Pound, and 18.82 to the Euro.
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The Rand is trading at 16.44 to the US Dollar, 22.20 to the British Pound, and 18.82 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,980.11 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 84.95 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,050.00.
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