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Astro Kids organisation gives back to Pimville children
Story 1
The Astro Kids and Adult Organisation has brought support to children in Pimville through an outreach programme at Paul Mosaka Primary School.
With the help of donations from supporters, the organisation provided children with a hearty meal of soup and bread, along with snacks and fruit.
Pre-loved clothing was also distributed to help support children and families in the community.
The outreach was aimed at making a positive difference in the lives of children while encouraging people to come together and support those in need.
With the help of donations from supporters, the organisation provided children with a hearty meal of soup and bread, along with snacks and fruit.
Pre-loved clothing was also distributed to help support children and families in the community.
The outreach was aimed at making a positive difference in the lives of children while encouraging people to come together and support those in need.
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Headline 2
Santa Shoebox prepares 6 000 virtual gifts ahead of 2026 campaign
Story 2
The Santa Shoebox Project has packed 6 000 virtual shoeboxes ahead of its 2026 pledge campaign, which is expected to open in September.
Supported by donors and corporate sponsors, the boxes have already been prepared to help address potential gaps and ensure more children receive festive gifts.
Each box contains eight essential and personalised items, including toiletries, school supplies, clothing, sweets and a toy.
Supported by donors and corporate sponsors, the boxes have already been prepared to help address potential gaps and ensure more children receive festive gifts.
Each box contains eight essential and personalised items, including toiletries, school supplies, clothing, sweets and a toy.
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Volunteers help strengthen Brakpan wildlife rehabilitation centre
Story 3
Rotary East Rand and an international group of Rovers spent two days supporting the South African Wildlife and Rehabilitation Centre in Vischkuil, Brakpan.
The volunteers assisted with maintenance and animal care, including work on aviaries and enclosures to help provide safe spaces for injured and recovering wildlife.
The partnership is also expected to raise awareness of the centre and the work it does to rehabilitate animals before they are returned to the wild.
The volunteers assisted with maintenance and animal care, including work on aviaries and enclosures to help provide safe spaces for injured and recovering wildlife.
The partnership is also expected to raise awareness of the centre and the work it does to rehabilitate animals before they are returned to the wild.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.21 to the US Dollar, 21.98 to the British Pound, and 18.80 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,393.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 88.52 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 63,552.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.21 to the US Dollar, 21.98 to the British Pound, and 18.80 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,393.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 88.52 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 63,552.00.
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