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Women’s donation drive restores dignity through kindness initiative
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A women’s gathering in Johannesburg focused on dignity and support through the Kindness Like Confetti donation drive hosted by the South African Council for Business Women.
The initiative collected gently worn and new undergarments to support women in vulnerable situations, particularly those affected by abuse or hardship.
Organisers say the drive is part of an ongoing effort to restore dignity and provide practical support to women who often lack access to basic personal care items.
The event also encouraged women supporting women, with participants contributing items and sharing experiences of solidarity and care.
The initiative collected gently worn and new undergarments to support women in vulnerable situations, particularly those affected by abuse or hardship.
Organisers say the drive is part of an ongoing effort to restore dignity and provide practical support to women who often lack access to basic personal care items.
The event also encouraged women supporting women, with participants contributing items and sharing experiences of solidarity and care.
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National Education Summit focuses on fixing education pipeline
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Key stakeholders from government, business and civil society are meeting in Johannesburg for the National Education Summit 2026, hosted by Inside Education.
The summit, held under the theme Fixing the Pipeline From Early Childhood to Transformative Livelihoods, is focusing on strengthening gaps in Early Childhood Development, entrepreneurship education and vocational training.
Thebe Mabanga Thebe Mabanga, Inside Education Contributing Editor says Discussions aim to improve how learners move through the education system into meaningful skills and employment opportunities
The summit, held under the theme Fixing the Pipeline From Early Childhood to Transformative Livelihoods, is focusing on strengthening gaps in Early Childhood Development, entrepreneurship education and vocational training.
Thebe Mabanga Thebe Mabanga, Inside Education Contributing Editor says Discussions aim to improve how learners move through the education system into meaningful skills and employment opportunities
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Steyn City community gathers for 67 Blankets Mandela Day drive to support those in need
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Steyn City in Johannesburg was filled with colour as the 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day hosted a large community gathering focused on donating handmade blankets to those in need.
Volunteers known as the KnitWits spent weeks knitting and crocheting blankets that will be distributed to old age homes, orphanages, informal settlements, rural communities and oncology wards.
A major highlight of the event was a donation of 670 blankets from Jeppe High School, adding to thousands of items prepared for distribution.
Organisers say more than 600 people attended, showing strong community support for the initiative, which continues to grow across South Africa.
Volunteers known as the KnitWits spent weeks knitting and crocheting blankets that will be distributed to old age homes, orphanages, informal settlements, rural communities and oncology wards.
A major highlight of the event was a donation of 670 blankets from Jeppe High School, adding to thousands of items prepared for distribution.
Organisers say more than 600 people attended, showing strong community support for the initiative, which continues to grow across South Africa.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.30 to the US Dollar, 22.08 to the British Pound, and 19.22 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,791.97 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil 90.38 is at per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 75,286.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.30 to the US Dollar, 22.08 to the British Pound, and 19.22 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,791.97 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil 90.38 is at per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 75,286.00.
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