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Phakama Women’s Academy welcomes 22 young women
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The Phakama Women’s Academy has welcomed its 12th annual intake, with 22 young women from Emeris, AFDA and the University of Johannesburg joining the 2026 programme.
Based in Kyalami, Midrand, the free programme helps graduates prepare for the workplace through training in communication, confidence, financial skills and career development.
The women will also receive one on one mentorship from leading South African businesswomen.
More than 200 young women have graduated from the academy since it began in 2014.
Based in Kyalami, Midrand, the free programme helps graduates prepare for the workplace through training in communication, confidence, financial skills and career development.
The women will also receive one on one mentorship from leading South African businesswomen.
More than 200 young women have graduated from the academy since it began in 2014.
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Tumi Ramokgopa makes South African athletics history
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South African hurdler Tumi Ramokgopa has made history after winning two silver medals at the World Championships in Oregon.
She became the first South African athlete to medal in both the 100 metres and 400 metres hurdles at a world championship, with the longer race also producing a personal best.
Earlier this year, she broke the national under 20 record in Germiston.
She became the first South African athlete to medal in both the 100 metres and 400 metres hurdles at a world championship, with the longer race also producing a personal best.
Earlier this year, she broke the national under 20 record in Germiston.
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School farming project grows skills and food in Reiger Park
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Learners at Oosrand Commerce and Entrepreneurship School in Reiger Park are gaining practical farming skills through two horticultural tunnels established by the Shoprite Foundation.
The school has harvested about 5 000 crops over the past two years, including spinach, cabbage, tomatoes and peppers.
The produce is sold to the community, supports the school feeding scheme and helps fund gardening supplies.
More than 1 700 learners have received practical agricultural training since 2024.
The school has harvested about 5 000 crops over the past two years, including spinach, cabbage, tomatoes and peppers.
The produce is sold to the community, supports the school feeding scheme and helps fund gardening supplies.
More than 1 700 learners have received practical agricultural training since 2024.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.24 to the US Dollar, 21.94 to the British Pound, and 18.78 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,360.53 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 91.02 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,336.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.24 to the US Dollar, 21.94 to the British Pound, and 18.78 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,360.53 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 91.02 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,336.00.
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