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Santa Shoeboxes Ready Ahead of 2026 Pledges
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The Santa Shoebox Project has prepared 6,000 virtual shoeboxes ahead of its 2026 pledge period, which opens in September.
The boxes were packed with support from donors and corporate sponsors and contain items including toiletries, school supplies, clothing, sweets and toys.
The virtual option allows people who cannot pack a physical box to sponsor a box for R500.
The project will also open pledges for physical shoeboxes in September, giving South Africans an opportunity to prepare gifts for children this festive season.
The boxes were packed with support from donors and corporate sponsors and contain items including toiletries, school supplies, clothing, sweets and toys.
The virtual option allows people who cannot pack a physical box to sponsor a box for R500.
The project will also open pledges for physical shoeboxes in September, giving South Africans an opportunity to prepare gifts for children this festive season.
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Brackenhurst Library Empowers Women With Life Skills
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Brackenhurst Library is connecting women with practical advice on managing money, buying homes and looking after their health.
The library recently brought together banks, healthcare providers and local businesses to provide information on saving, credit, home loans, retirement planning and health screenings.
The initiative aims to give women access to services and information that can help them make informed decisions about their finances and wellbeing.
The library recently brought together banks, healthcare providers and local businesses to provide information on saving, credit, home loans, retirement planning and health screenings.
The initiative aims to give women access to services and information that can help them make informed decisions about their finances and wellbeing.
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Soweto Kota Festival Returns to Rockville
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The Soweto Kota Festival returns to Rockville in September, with about 40 vendors expected to sell kota and other food at the Elkah Cricket Oval.
The two-day festival will also feature live performances, the Best Kota Competition, activities for children and brand activations.
Organisers expect thousands of visitors and more than 40 young people from Soweto will be employed during the event.
The festival also gives local food businesses a platform to showcase their products and attract new customers.
The two-day festival will also feature live performances, the Best Kota Competition, activities for children and brand activations.
Organisers expect thousands of visitors and more than 40 young people from Soweto will be employed during the event.
The festival also gives local food businesses a platform to showcase their products and attract new customers.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.17 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,375.73 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 63,541.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.17 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,375.73 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 63,541.00.
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