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Sesame Workshop and Book Village Bring Playful Education to Life
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Non-profit organisation Sesame Workshop International South Africa together with Book Village hosted a play festival at Cosmo City Primary School last month.
The festival promoted education and literacy through interactive play including a reading corner, a dance station, a language learning station as well as a listening game.
Deputy managing director and senior director of education and outreach at Sesame Workshop International, Mari Payne, says the event benefited 89 Grade R children and 376 Grade 1 children from the local primary school in Cosmo City.
She says their aim is to recognise the achievements of their organisation and Book Village in promoting education and literacy.
The festival promoted education and literacy through interactive play including a reading corner, a dance station, a language learning station as well as a listening game.
Deputy managing director and senior director of education and outreach at Sesame Workshop International, Mari Payne, says the event benefited 89 Grade R children and 376 Grade 1 children from the local primary school in Cosmo City.
She says their aim is to recognise the achievements of their organisation and Book Village in promoting education and literacy.
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Nominations For 2026 Woman of Stature Awards Open
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Nominations for the 2026 Woman of Stature Awards have officially opened.
The awards recognize and celebrate the achievements of women across various fields.
Celebrating its 11th year, the awards introduce a new regional format and four new categories, aiming for over 800 nominations.
Categories span various industries, honouring women leaders, innovators, and change-makers.
The awards recognize and celebrate the achievements of women across various fields.
Celebrating its 11th year, the awards introduce a new regional format and four new categories, aiming for over 800 nominations.
Categories span various industries, honouring women leaders, innovators, and change-makers.
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Smile Foundation Launches "Socks for Smiles" Campaign
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The Smile Foundation is set to bring colour and joy to the lives of hundreds of children across South Africa with the launch of its vibrant "Socks for Smiles" campaign.
The initiative aims to raise R2.5 million to fund 100 reconstructive surgeries for children in need.
On September 19, South Africans are invited to wear their brightest socks and show their support by purchasing a R20 "Socks for Smiles" sticker, available at participating major retailers-- as well as online.
Every sticker sold will bring the foundation closer to its goal, spreading joy, unity, and hope to those who need it most.
The initiative aims to raise R2.5 million to fund 100 reconstructive surgeries for children in need.
On September 19, South Africans are invited to wear their brightest socks and show their support by purchasing a R20 "Socks for Smiles" sticker, available at participating major retailers-- as well as online.
Every sticker sold will bring the foundation closer to its goal, spreading joy, unity, and hope to those who need it most.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.61 to the US Dollar, 23.86 to the British Pound, and 20.60 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,335.82 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.87 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 115,673.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.61 to the US Dollar, 23.86 to the British Pound, and 20.60 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,335.82 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.87 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 115,673.00.
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