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Black Coffee donates school uniforms and shoes in Soweto
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Black Coffee, real name Nkosinathi Maphumulo, has donated school uniforms and shoes to learners at Thabisang Primary School in Orlando West, Soweto.
The donation was part of the Black Coffee Foundation’s 2026 school campaign, launched in partnership with Gautrain.
Last Friday the foundation also introduced the Gift of Sight initiative, which screened learners for vision problems to support early intervention.
The foundation says through these programmes, it aims to equip learners with essential school supplies and vision support to start the academic year prepared.
The donation was part of the Black Coffee Foundation’s 2026 school campaign, launched in partnership with Gautrain.
Last Friday the foundation also introduced the Gift of Sight initiative, which screened learners for vision problems to support early intervention.
The foundation says through these programmes, it aims to equip learners with essential school supplies and vision support to start the academic year prepared.
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Gugulethu and Langa visit McClean Telescope
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Learners in Gugulethu and Langa took part in interactive astronomy activities, that included a tour of the visitors' centre at the McClean Telescope and attended a science and careers exhibition.
The visit at the Cape Town Observatory plays a major role in education young learners and the public about astronomy, and the potential it holds for future generations.
The government initiative targets learners from disadvantaged areas to encourage study in astronomy, science, and technology.
Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Blade Nzimande:
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The visit at the Cape Town Observatory plays a major role in education young learners and the public about astronomy, and the potential it holds for future generations.
The government initiative targets learners from disadvantaged areas to encourage study in astronomy, science, and technology.
Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Blade Nzimande:
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Joburg Film Festival spotlights African stories
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African and global storytelling will take centre stage at this year’s Joburg Film Festival, set to run across multiple Johannesburg venues in March.
The festival will screen more than 60 films selected from 691 submissions spanning Africa, Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East.
Audiences can attend premieres, filmmaker Q&As, panel discussions and masterclasses, connecting with creators and industry professionals.
The festival will screen more than 60 films selected from 691 submissions spanning Africa, Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East.
Audiences can attend premieres, filmmaker Q&As, panel discussions and masterclasses, connecting with creators and industry professionals.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 15.98 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,977.26 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 68,163.00.
The Rand is trading at 15.98 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,977.26 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 68,163.00.
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