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Teen turns heart surgery into mission of hope
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An Alberton teenager is bringing comfort to children in hospital after overcoming her own life threatening heart condition.
Sixteen year old Lola Hope Myburgh has launched a teddy bear drive to donate new and gently loved bears to children's wards, starting at Johannesburg General Hospital.
After major heart surgery and receiving a pacemaker, she hopes to remind young patients that they are not alone while encouraging more schools and communities to support the initiative.
Sixteen year old Lola Hope Myburgh has launched a teddy bear drive to donate new and gently loved bears to children's wards, starting at Johannesburg General Hospital.
After major heart surgery and receiving a pacemaker, she hopes to remind young patients that they are not alone while encouraging more schools and communities to support the initiative.
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Provincial Hiking Day boosts tourism and healthy living in North West
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More than 450 hikers gathered in the border town of Zeerust for the North West Provincial Hiking Day, bringing visitors together to explore the scenic Klein Marico region.
The annual event, organised by the Department of Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation with local hiking clubs, encouraged outdoor recreation, healthy living and a greater appreciation for the natural environment.
It also showcased Klein Marico as an adventure tourism destination with the potential to attract more visitors and support the local economy.
The annual event, organised by the Department of Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation with local hiking clubs, encouraged outdoor recreation, healthy living and a greater appreciation for the natural environment.
It also showcased Klein Marico as an adventure tourism destination with the potential to attract more visitors and support the local economy.
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Food parcels bring comfort to Tweedy Park residents
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Residents at the Tweedy Park Old Age Home have received food parcels thanks to a donation from Tega Industries' local branch in Vulcania.
The initiative was led by the company's CEO, Vishal Gautam, as part of its commitment to supporting the community through acts of kindness.
The donation brought comfort to elderly residents and caregivers while strengthening the spirit of care and connection.
The initiative was led by the company's CEO, Vishal Gautam, as part of its commitment to supporting the community through acts of kindness.
The donation brought comfort to elderly residents and caregivers while strengthening the spirit of care and connection.
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The Rand is trading at 16.51 to the US Dollar, 22.19 to the British Pound, and 19.01 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,037.56 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 87.93 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 63,706.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.51 to the US Dollar, 22.19 to the British Pound, and 19.01 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,037.56 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 87.93 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 63,706.00.
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