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Mandela Day boosts preschool learning and nutrition
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Preschool children in underserved communities are set to benefit from nutritious meals and new learning materials through the Ladles of Love 2026 Mandela Day Hands-On Initiative.
The event will take place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec on 22 July, where volunteers will spend 67 minutes creating flashcards, activity books and educational resources for early childhood development centres.
Each R300 ticket will provide two meals a day for a month for one child in need.
Individuals, families and companies can take part by attending the Johannesburg event or hosting their own activities anywhere in South Africa between 17 and 31 July using Hands-On Hero Kits.
The event will take place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec on 22 July, where volunteers will spend 67 minutes creating flashcards, activity books and educational resources for early childhood development centres.
Each R300 ticket will provide two meals a day for a month for one child in need.
Individuals, families and companies can take part by attending the Johannesburg event or hosting their own activities anywhere in South Africa between 17 and 31 July using Hands-On Hero Kits.
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Eastern Cape youth gain healthcare hubs
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Young people in the Eastern Cape now have dedicated spaces to access healthcare services designed specifically for their needs.
The provincial Health Department has opened new Youth Zones offering mental health support, HIV testing, counselling, wellness checks and sexual and reproductive healthcare.
Health MEC Ntandokazi Capa says the youth-friendly facilities are designed to make it easier for teenagers and young adults to seek help and get the care they need:
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The provincial Health Department has opened new Youth Zones offering mental health support, HIV testing, counselling, wellness checks and sexual and reproductive healthcare.
Health MEC Ntandokazi Capa says the youth-friendly facilities are designed to make it easier for teenagers and young adults to seek help and get the care they need:
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Platform helps schools raise urgent funds
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A Cape Town-built crowdfunding platform is helping South African schools raise money for urgent education needs, with 90 campaigns currently active.
GetGo Fund is funding learner bursaries, school fees, food, teacher salaries and learning materials through verified online campaigns.
The platform has already supported individual learners, provided bursaries to dozens of high school pupils and helped sustain teacher support for about 500 learners.
It has also trained school governing body members in digital fundraising s.
GetGo Fund is funding learner bursaries, school fees, food, teacher salaries and learning materials through verified online campaigns.
The platform has already supported individual learners, provided bursaries to dozens of high school pupils and helped sustain teacher support for about 500 learners.
It has also trained school governing body members in digital fundraising s.
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The Rand is trading at 16.43 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
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The Rand is trading at 16.43 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,320.98 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 62,783.00.
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