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Field Band Foundation students shine at Kempton Park concert
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Students from the Field Band Foundation performed at their annual concert held last month in Kempton Park, showing off their musical skills and progress.
The event celebrated members’ achievements throughout 2025 and highlighted the foundation’s work in local communities.
The non-profit teaches music and dance to help young people develop life skills and feel included.
Soweto Field Band member Khumoetsile Ribane expressed satisfaction with the programme, stating that it had met her expectations.
The event celebrated members’ achievements throughout 2025 and highlighted the foundation’s work in local communities.
The non-profit teaches music and dance to help young people develop life skills and feel included.
Soweto Field Band member Khumoetsile Ribane expressed satisfaction with the programme, stating that it had met her expectations.
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Durban library wins top award for Innovative STEM Programme
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Woodhurst Public Library in Durban has won the 19th EIFL Public Library Innovation Award for its STEM Makers programme.
Between 2023 and 2025, the library ran coding and robotics workshops with nine branch libraries, reaching 450 learners from under-resourced communities.
The programme uses tablets, laptops, and low-cost recyclable materials to teach digital and problem-solving skills.
According to the Good Things GUy, through partnerships with UKZN, Eskom Expo for Young Scientists, and Tangible Africa, the library expanded access to STEM education, with participating learners showing improved academic performance and stronger problem-solving skills.
Between 2023 and 2025, the library ran coding and robotics workshops with nine branch libraries, reaching 450 learners from under-resourced communities.
The programme uses tablets, laptops, and low-cost recyclable materials to teach digital and problem-solving skills.
According to the Good Things GUy, through partnerships with UKZN, Eskom Expo for Young Scientists, and Tangible Africa, the library expanded access to STEM education, with participating learners showing improved academic performance and stronger problem-solving skills.
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Kirk Whalum to headline 2026 Gauteng Soul and Jazz Concert
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US jazz musician Kirk Whalum will headline the 2026 Gauteng Soul and Jazz Concert at Sunbet Arena on 13 June.
The event will feature South African artists Judith Sephuma, Lira, Zonke, and Mafikizolo, performing soul, jazz, and Afro-pop.
Organisers aim to give audiences the chance to experience multiple music styles in one evening.
Whalum returns to South Africa, joining local artists for live performances and engaging with fans.
The event will feature South African artists Judith Sephuma, Lira, Zonke, and Mafikizolo, performing soul, jazz, and Afro-pop.
Organisers aim to give audiences the chance to experience multiple music styles in one evening.
Whalum returns to South Africa, joining local artists for live performances and engaging with fans.
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The Rand is trading at 16.13 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 76,723.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.13 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 76,723.00.
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