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King Nipho’s 5,000km walk promotes disability inclusion and Ubuntu
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A Krugersdorp amputee who has walked more than 2,000 kilometres across South Africa, is using his journey to champion disability inclusion, unity and Ubuntu.
Thirty-seven-year-old King Nipho reached a major milestone in his 5,000-kilometre #OneLegWalk campaign when he arrived in the Eastern Cape in the month of August.
The journey began in Pretoria on the 27th of May, taking him through Cape Town, with Durban as his final destination.
Nipho says the walk aims to encourage greater support for people living with disabilities, while promoting social cohesion and Ubuntu in communities.
His arrival in Nelson Mandela Bay was met with a warm welcome from the Association for the Physically Disabled, where members turned out to support the initiative.
Thirty-seven-year-old King Nipho reached a major milestone in his 5,000-kilometre #OneLegWalk campaign when he arrived in the Eastern Cape in the month of August.
The journey began in Pretoria on the 27th of May, taking him through Cape Town, with Durban as his final destination.
Nipho says the walk aims to encourage greater support for people living with disabilities, while promoting social cohesion and Ubuntu in communities.
His arrival in Nelson Mandela Bay was met with a warm welcome from the Association for the Physically Disabled, where members turned out to support the initiative.
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Funda Mzantsi Championship promotes literacy and social reintegration
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The 16th annual Funda Mzantsi Championship is taking place at Eden Place in George, in the Western Cape.
The event is hosted by the National Library of South Africa, in partnership with the Department of Correctional Services and the George Municipality.
A total of 300 offenders from book clubs across the country are competing alongside university students, learners and community book clubs in the championship.
Participants will compete in categories including book review, spelling and debate across twelve official South African languages.
The Championship forms part of government initiatives aimed at improving the culture of reading and literacy levels within South African communities while supporting the rehabilitation and social reintegration of offenders.
The event is hosted by the National Library of South Africa, in partnership with the Department of Correctional Services and the George Municipality.
A total of 300 offenders from book clubs across the country are competing alongside university students, learners and community book clubs in the championship.
Participants will compete in categories including book review, spelling and debate across twelve official South African languages.
The Championship forms part of government initiatives aimed at improving the culture of reading and literacy levels within South African communities while supporting the rehabilitation and social reintegration of offenders.
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UCT remains Africa’s top-ranked university
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The University of Cape Town has been ranked 147th in the 2027 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, rising 17 places from its previous position.
UCT remains the highest-ranked university in Africa and has achieved its highest score in the rankings since 2016.
The institution says improvements in research and teaching were among the key factors behind the achievement.
Vice-Chancellor Mosa Moshabela says the achievement reflects the collective efforts of students, staff, alumni and partners.
UCT remains the highest-ranked university in Africa and has achieved its highest score in the rankings since 2016.
The institution says improvements in research and teaching were among the key factors behind the achievement.
Vice-Chancellor Mosa Moshabela says the achievement reflects the collective efforts of students, staff, alumni and partners.
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