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Midrand Dialogue Strengthens Bonds Between Mothers and Sons
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The Phethahatso Foundation hosted a Moms and Sons Dialogue in Midrand aimed at strengthening relationships and supporting the emotional wellbeing of boys.
The event brought mothers and sons into separate workshops where they openly discussed challenges affecting communication, behaviour and family connection before reuniting to reflect together.
Facilitators and social workers guided the sessions, while participants shared personal experiences and explored ways to improve understanding at home.
Organisers say the initiative is helping address concerns around the development and support of boys in South African families.
The event brought mothers and sons into separate workshops where they openly discussed challenges affecting communication, behaviour and family connection before reuniting to reflect together.
Facilitators and social workers guided the sessions, while participants shared personal experiences and explored ways to improve understanding at home.
Organisers say the initiative is helping address concerns around the development and support of boys in South African families.
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Durban Tourism Awards Celebrate Industry Excellence
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The Durban Tourism Business Awards are underway at the Durban International Convention Centre, recognising outstanding businesses and individuals in the city’s tourism sector.
The annual event highlights efforts that continue to boost Durban as a leading travel destination. City officials and industry stakeholders are gathered to celebrate innovation, service excellence and contribution to local economic growth.
The programme also aims to encourage continued investment in tourism and strengthen partnerships across the sector. Durban Deputy Mayor Zandile Myeni says the awards reflect Durban’s commitment to growing its tourism economy.
The annual event highlights efforts that continue to boost Durban as a leading travel destination. City officials and industry stakeholders are gathered to celebrate innovation, service excellence and contribution to local economic growth.
The programme also aims to encourage continued investment in tourism and strengthen partnerships across the sector. Durban Deputy Mayor Zandile Myeni says the awards reflect Durban’s commitment to growing its tourism economy.
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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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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.49 to the US Dollar, 21.81 to the British Pound, and 18.90 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,151.79 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 79.85 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 62,882.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.49 to the US Dollar, 21.81 to the British Pound, and 18.90 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,151.79 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 79.85 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 62,882.00.
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