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Brakpan youth leader earns international award
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Brakpan youth leader Lerato Maris has been named one of the recipients of the 16th African Achievers Awards in recognition of her work empowering young people and supporting sustainable development.
Maris will receive the Excellence in Youth Development and Sustainable Development Advocate and African Youth Leadership and Social Impact Award at a ceremony at the House of Lords in London on 22 July. The honour follows her recent recognition as Global Peace Chain's Best Ambassador of the Year for 2026.
Her work focuses on mentoring young people, promoting volunteerism and helping equip youth with skills for sustainable livelihoods.
Maris will receive the Excellence in Youth Development and Sustainable Development Advocate and African Youth Leadership and Social Impact Award at a ceremony at the House of Lords in London on 22 July. The honour follows her recent recognition as Global Peace Chain's Best Ambassador of the Year for 2026.
Her work focuses on mentoring young people, promoting volunteerism and helping equip youth with skills for sustainable livelihoods.
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Blanket donations bring warmth to vulnerable communities
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Doorway to Dignity has received nearly 200 blankets and winter clothing to help vulnerable children and families stay warm during the winter months.
The donations came from the Fourways Main Reef Rotary Club, Scubaversity Dive Club and an anonymous corporate donor. The organisation has already started distributing the blankets to children's homes, shelters, a preschool near Orange Farm and other organisations supporting vulnerable people in Gauteng and Limpopo.
Doorway to Dignity says the donations will help bring comfort and dignity to those most affected by the winter cold.
The donations came from the Fourways Main Reef Rotary Club, Scubaversity Dive Club and an anonymous corporate donor. The organisation has already started distributing the blankets to children's homes, shelters, a preschool near Orange Farm and other organisations supporting vulnerable people in Gauteng and Limpopo.
Doorway to Dignity says the donations will help bring comfort and dignity to those most affected by the winter cold.
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Hospital hosts free cervical cancer screenings in Springs
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Life Springs Parkland Hospital in Springs hosted a cervical cancer awareness event, offering 75 free cervical cancer screenings to encourage early detection.
Healthcare professionals answered questions and educated women about the disease, which is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide.
The hospital also reassured attendees that Pap smear tests are quick and can detect abnormal cell changes before they develop into cancer, improving the chances of successful treatment.
The initiative encouraged sexually active women to speak to their healthcare providers about regular screening.
Healthcare professionals answered questions and educated women about the disease, which is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide.
The hospital also reassured attendees that Pap smear tests are quick and can detect abnormal cell changes before they develop into cancer, improving the chances of successful treatment.
The initiative encouraged sexually active women to speak to their healthcare providers about regular screening.
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The Rand is trading at 16.38 to the US Dollar, 18.67 To the British Pound, and 21.79 to the Euro.
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The Rand is trading at 16.38 to the US Dollar, 18.67 To the British Pound, and 21.79 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,064.03 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 70.36 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 61,279.00.
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