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School Shoe Campaign supports vulnerable learners
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The Masechaba Foundation has launched a campaign to provide 120 pairs of school shoes to underprivileged learners at Princess Primary School in Weltevreden Park.
The school will identify the children most in need, while a local manufacturer will produce the shoes at a cost of R49 a pair.
The foundation is appealing for financial donations from individuals, businesses and community members to reach its target.
Organisers say the initiative is also aimed at building a long-term partnership to support vulnerable learners.
The school will identify the children most in need, while a local manufacturer will produce the shoes at a cost of R49 a pair.
The foundation is appealing for financial donations from individuals, businesses and community members to reach its target.
Organisers say the initiative is also aimed at building a long-term partnership to support vulnerable learners.
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Headline 2
New heart unit brings care closer home
Story 2
Children in the Free State with serious heart problems can now get treatment closer to home thanks to a new heart unit at Universitas Academic Hospital in Bloemfontein.
The first facility of its kind in the province will treat children with heart conditions, meaning fewer families will have to travel to other provinces for care.
Free State Health HOD Ernest Mohlahlo says the new unit is part of efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve service delivery in the province.
The first facility of its kind in the province will treat children with heart conditions, meaning fewer families will have to travel to other provinces for care.
Free State Health HOD Ernest Mohlahlo says the new unit is part of efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve service delivery in the province.
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Youth Encouraged To Master Coding And Robotics
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South Africa's youth are being encouraged to learn robotics and coding as demand grows for digital skills in the economy.
These subjects are being integrated into the national school curriculum to help learners develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
During Youth Day commemorations at Nasrec, south of Johannesburg, organisations showcased programmes aimed at preparing young people for technology-driven careers.
Eldos Chess, Robotics and Coding was among the exhibitors, with representative Seth Roberts saying these skills can equip young people for the jobs of the future:
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These subjects are being integrated into the national school curriculum to help learners develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
During Youth Day commemorations at Nasrec, south of Johannesburg, organisations showcased programmes aimed at preparing young people for technology-driven careers.
Eldos Chess, Robotics and Coding was among the exhibitors, with representative Seth Roberts saying these skills can equip young people for the jobs of the future:
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Financial Indicators headline
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.40 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,329.55 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,484.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.40 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,329.55 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,484.00.
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