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New Rhino Protection Initiative Launched in Kruger National Park
Story 1
A groundbreaking initiative aimed at safeguarding rhinos has been launched in the Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga.
The Rhino Renaissance Campaign, a G20 Legacy Project, showcases South Africa's dedication to conservation and combating wildlife crime.
The campaign highlights the persistent challenges faced by conservationists and the necessity for sustained efforts to protect endangered species.
As part of its initiatives, the campaign demonstrated the dehorning of a rhino, a measure designed to decrease the animal's appeal to poachers.
SANParks Board chairperson Pam Yako emphasized the global significance of rhinos, underscoring the importance of protecting these iconic creatures:
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The Rhino Renaissance Campaign, a G20 Legacy Project, showcases South Africa's dedication to conservation and combating wildlife crime.
The campaign highlights the persistent challenges faced by conservationists and the necessity for sustained efforts to protect endangered species.
As part of its initiatives, the campaign demonstrated the dehorning of a rhino, a measure designed to decrease the animal's appeal to poachers.
SANParks Board chairperson Pam Yako emphasized the global significance of rhinos, underscoring the importance of protecting these iconic creatures:
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Story 1 category
Headline 2
Maths Dictionaries Donated to Tembisa West Secondary School
Story 2
EduFeArn, in partnership with Airports Company South Africa donated maths dictionaries to Tembisa West Secondary School to support grade 9-12 learners.
The aim is to improve maths performance and understanding among learners.
The school has seen a significant improvement in its matric pass rate, rising from 84.8% to 99.4% in 2024.
Learners have attribute the support to their improved marks.
The aim is to improve maths performance and understanding among learners.
The school has seen a significant improvement in its matric pass rate, rising from 84.8% to 99.4% in 2024.
Learners have attribute the support to their improved marks.
Story 2 category
Headline 3
Barbie Doll Honors Type-1 Diabetes Community
Story 3
South African artist Holly Rey has been selected as a local ambassador for the new Barbie release.
This special edition Barbie doll honors the Type-1 Diabetes community and Rey's involvement is set to inspire young girls living with the condition.
The Multi-Platinum-selling and multi-award-winning South African artist believes the new Diabetic Barbie doll could be a game-changer.
The 29-year-old says this representation may encourage Medical Aids to recognize the importance of providing diabetics with life-changing technology as part of chronic care.
This special edition Barbie doll honors the Type-1 Diabetes community and Rey's involvement is set to inspire young girls living with the condition.
The Multi-Platinum-selling and multi-award-winning South African artist believes the new Diabetic Barbie doll could be a game-changer.
The 29-year-old says this representation may encourage Medical Aids to recognize the importance of providing diabetics with life-changing technology as part of chronic care.
Story 3 category
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Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.80 to the US Dollar, 23.89 to the British Pound, and 20.71 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,334.75 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.77 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 118,343.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.80 to the US Dollar, 23.89 to the British Pound, and 20.71 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,334.75 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.77 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 118,343.00.
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