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Institute Supports Underserved Youth With Career Guidance
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The DK Lekola Global Education Institute is helping young people from underserved communities access mentorship, academic support and career guidance.
The youth-led organisation has worked with learners since 2022, providing support beyond the classroom and helping them access education opportunities.
Its work has been recognised in the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans 2026, with plans to expand through Skills Project 2030.
Founder Dimakatso Koketso Lekola says the initiative will help create more opportunities for young people to build their futures.
The youth-led organisation has worked with learners since 2022, providing support beyond the classroom and helping them access education opportunities.
Its work has been recognised in the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans 2026, with plans to expand through Skills Project 2030.
Founder Dimakatso Koketso Lekola says the initiative will help create more opportunities for young people to build their futures.
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Botswana Artist Kelebogile Marope Wins FNB Prize
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FNB Art Joburg has named Botswana artist Kelebogile Marope as the winner of the 2026 FNB Art Prize.
Marope is the first artist from Botswana to receive the award, now in its 16th year.
She will receive a cash prize and a solo exhibition at the Johannesburg Art Gallery in 2027.
Marope says the prize belongs to her community and students:
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Marope is the first artist from Botswana to receive the award, now in its 16th year.
She will receive a cash prize and a solo exhibition at the Johannesburg Art Gallery in 2027.
Marope says the prize belongs to her community and students:
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Braille Workshop to Support Children in Durban
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The Bright Eyes Trust will host a two-day Braille workshop in Durban in October to help parents, caregivers and educators support children preparing to learn Braille.
Participants will use playdough, threading, counting, tactile flashcards and sensory activities to build touch awareness, hand strength, coordination and fine motor skills.
They will also work with tools such as tactile clocks and a 3D-printed Braille cell.
Each participant will receive a Braille Resource Pack to continue the activities at home.
The workshop aims to help families build skills that support Braille literacy, learning and independence.
Participants will use playdough, threading, counting, tactile flashcards and sensory activities to build touch awareness, hand strength, coordination and fine motor skills.
They will also work with tools such as tactile clocks and a 3D-printed Braille cell.
Each participant will receive a Braille Resource Pack to continue the activities at home.
The workshop aims to help families build skills that support Braille literacy, learning and independence.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.22 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,157.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.22 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,157.00.
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