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Lesego Tau Foundation hosts drug prevention camp for Johannesburg youth
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The Lesego Tau Education Foundation held a three-day drug prevention camp at the Manie Mulder Adventure Centre for teenagers experimenting with substances.
The programme offered medical assessments, behavioural therapy, trauma-informed counselling, mindfulness activities, and substance education to help participants make positive choices.
A three-month aftercare plan with weekly check-ins supports ongoing progress, giving young people a chance to focus on school and life goals.
The foundation plans to expand the initiative across all seven regions of Johannesburg to prevent addiction before it starts
The programme offered medical assessments, behavioural therapy, trauma-informed counselling, mindfulness activities, and substance education to help participants make positive choices.
A three-month aftercare plan with weekly check-ins supports ongoing progress, giving young people a chance to focus on school and life goals.
The foundation plans to expand the initiative across all seven regions of Johannesburg to prevent addiction before it starts
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Standard Bank shines on global stage with Time Magazine honour
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Standard Bank has once again been named among the World’s Best Companies by Time Magazine.
It is the second year in a row that Africa’s largest bank by assets has earned the prestigious recognition.
The group ranked first in South Africa’s banking sector and 77th globally in its industry.
The accolade reflects strong performance in areas such as employee satisfaction, revenue growth, and environmental and social responsibility.
The recognition follows other global honours, further strengthening Standard Bank’s reputation as a trusted leader in financial services.
It is the second year in a row that Africa’s largest bank by assets has earned the prestigious recognition.
The group ranked first in South Africa’s banking sector and 77th globally in its industry.
The accolade reflects strong performance in areas such as employee satisfaction, revenue growth, and environmental and social responsibility.
The recognition follows other global honours, further strengthening Standard Bank’s reputation as a trusted leader in financial services.
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Nine-year-old saves parents after Oklahoma tornado
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An Oklahoma family is recovering after a terrifying tornado crash turned their nine-year-old son into a hero.
When a tree pinned his parents inside their truck, young Branson ran a mile through the dark to get help.
Neighbours rushed back with him and stayed until emergency crews arrived.
His parents suffered serious injuries but are now on the road to recovery, with his father already back at work.
A community fundraiser has brought in over one hundred thousand dollars, giving the family renewed hope after the storm.
When a tree pinned his parents inside their truck, young Branson ran a mile through the dark to get help.
Neighbours rushed back with him and stayed until emergency crews arrived.
His parents suffered serious injuries but are now on the road to recovery, with his father already back at work.
A community fundraiser has brought in over one hundred thousand dollars, giving the family renewed hope after the storm.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.36 to the US Dollar, 23.43 to the British Pound, and 20.42 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,661.92 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.44 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 116 354,80 .
The Rand is trading at 17.36 to the US Dollar, 23.43 to the British Pound, and 20.42 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,661.92 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.44 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 116 354,80 .
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