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Tsakane Philanthropist Named Halls Winter Hero for Community Work
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Tsakane community leader and philanthropist Nkosinathi Mbonani has been recognised as a Halls Winter Hero for his ongoing work supporting vulnerable residents during the cold season.
Through his foundation, he runs soup kitchens at schools and clinics, organises charity soccer games and distributes warm clothing to families in need.
The initiative, started during the COVID 19 pandemic, continues to focus on providing food, warmth and support to those most affected by winter conditions.
Mbonani says the recognition highlights the importance of community driven efforts in improving lives at grassroots level.
Through his foundation, he runs soup kitchens at schools and clinics, organises charity soccer games and distributes warm clothing to families in need.
The initiative, started during the COVID 19 pandemic, continues to focus on providing food, warmth and support to those most affected by winter conditions.
Mbonani says the recognition highlights the importance of community driven efforts in improving lives at grassroots level.
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Springboks Inspire Young Players at Nelson Mandela Bay Clinic
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A group of Springboks took time out of their schedule to host a rugby training clinic at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium ahead of their match against the Barbarians on Saturday.
Thirteen primary schools from across the metro took part in the session, where learners were introduced to modern training methods including ball handling, tackling and scrummaging.
The initiative gave young players a rare opportunity to learn directly from professional athletes, with Springboks players Phepsi Buthelezi and Vincent Tshituka saying they are proud to be involved
Thirteen primary schools from across the metro took part in the session, where learners were introduced to modern training methods including ball handling, tackling and scrummaging.
The initiative gave young players a rare opportunity to learn directly from professional athletes, with Springboks players Phepsi Buthelezi and Vincent Tshituka saying they are proud to be involved
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Woman Hears for First Time in 30 Years After Life Changing Surgery
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A Pretoria woman, Lohandi, has experienced sound for the first time in 30 years after undergoing a cochlear implant procedure supported by the About Sound Project, Operation Healing Hands and partner organisations.
For decades, she relied on lip reading and concentration to communicate after living with severe hearing loss.
The procedure took place in May at the Pretoria Cochlear Implant Unit, with the device activated this month in an emotional moment that allowed her to hear the voices of loved ones for the first time.
Medical teams say the breakthrough highlights the impact of expanding access to hearing solutions in South Africa.
For decades, she relied on lip reading and concentration to communicate after living with severe hearing loss.
The procedure took place in May at the Pretoria Cochlear Implant Unit, with the device activated this month in an emotional moment that allowed her to hear the voices of loved ones for the first time.
Medical teams say the breakthrough highlights the impact of expanding access to hearing solutions in South Africa.
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The Rand is trading at 16.48 to the US Dollar, 79.85 to the British Pound, and 18.89 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,157.63 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 79.85 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 62,499.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.48 to the US Dollar, 79.85 to the British Pound, and 18.89 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,157.63 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 79.85 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 62,499.00.
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