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Youth from Mthatha and Cape Town pitch tech solutions at virtual event
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Liquid Intelligent Technologies hosted a virtual Youth Tech Pitch-a-thon, where young entrepreneurs from Mthatha and Cape Town presented tech solutions to everyday community challenges.
Startups showcased ideas ranging from ride-sharing and delivery services to platforms connecting people with local service providers.
Cape Town-based estopini, founded by Yamkela Pityoi and Ntutuko Ncanisa, won the competition and received R100,000 in seed funding for its delivery service that works with township taxi drivers.
The event forms part of a programme that supports young people with skills, mentorship and opportunities to grow their businesses.
Startups showcased ideas ranging from ride-sharing and delivery services to platforms connecting people with local service providers.
Cape Town-based estopini, founded by Yamkela Pityoi and Ntutuko Ncanisa, won the competition and received R100,000 in seed funding for its delivery service that works with township taxi drivers.
The event forms part of a programme that supports young people with skills, mentorship and opportunities to grow their businesses.
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Young learners explore water-saving gardening at environmental session
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Young learners from Fourways Gardens Estate and Diepsloot took part in fun, hands-on activities, sparking their curiosity during an environmental education session on March 14, where they discovered how simple gardening choices can save water and protect nature.
The Life Green Group Foundation, which promotes sustainable gardening and environmental awareness in communities and schools, guided the children through water-wise planting, choosing low-water-use plants, and other eco-friendly practices.
By learning these practical skills, the children left the session not just with knowledge, but with a growing love for caring for the environment and a sense that even small actions can make a big difference.
The Life Green Group Foundation, which promotes sustainable gardening and environmental awareness in communities and schools, guided the children through water-wise planting, choosing low-water-use plants, and other eco-friendly practices.
By learning these practical skills, the children left the session not just with knowledge, but with a growing love for caring for the environment and a sense that even small actions can make a big difference.
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Heart in Hands packs 80 blessing bags for seniors
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The Heart in Hands Food Bank team packed 80 blessing bags for seniors supported by Twinkle Star Foundation in Kwazulu Natal, providing meals and essential treats to improve their wellbeing.
Volunteers prepared the bags earlier this month, at the Khwezi Skills Development Training Room, and delivered the hampers, ensuring the seniors had nutritious food and felt connected to their community.
Two young volunteers from Creston College also packed 150 treat packages for seniors at The Elders Voice KZN, helping them enjoy snacks and feel cared for by their community.
Packing and delivering these packages gave seniors food, treats, and a sense of care and connection from their community.
Volunteers prepared the bags earlier this month, at the Khwezi Skills Development Training Room, and delivered the hampers, ensuring the seniors had nutritious food and felt connected to their community.
Two young volunteers from Creston College also packed 150 treat packages for seniors at The Elders Voice KZN, helping them enjoy snacks and feel cared for by their community.
Packing and delivering these packages gave seniors food, treats, and a sense of care and connection from their community.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.65 to the US Dollar, 22.24 to the British Pound, and 19.21 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,028.03 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 74,015.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.65 to the US Dollar, 22.24 to the British Pound, and 19.21 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,028.03 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 74,015.00.
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