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Heart Kids SA spreads joy at Steve Biko Hospital
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Heart Kids South Africa brought joy to the pediatric ward at Steve Biko Hospital in Pretoria during CHD Awareness Week.
The week observed annually from 7–14 February, raises awareness, funding, and support for the millions living with congenital heart defects and to honour those who have passed.
The team decorated the pediatric ward with red balloons, set up games and face painting, and engaged children in fun activities alongside hospital staff.
Their efforts gave children and families a break from medical routines while raising awareness of congenital heart defects.
The week observed annually from 7–14 February, raises awareness, funding, and support for the millions living with congenital heart defects and to honour those who have passed.
The team decorated the pediatric ward with red balloons, set up games and face painting, and engaged children in fun activities alongside hospital staff.
Their efforts gave children and families a break from medical routines while raising awareness of congenital heart defects.
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Western Cape learners inspired by McClean Telescope visit
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Learners in Gugulethu and Langa have described their recent visit to the McClean Telescope as inspiring.
They took part in interactive astronomy activities and attended a science and careers exhibition.
The visit at the Cape Town Observatory plays a major role in education young learners and the public about astronomy, and the potential it holds for future generations.
13-year-old Siyabulela Primary School learner Seun Beyenae says the tour opened his eyes to careers in science:
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They took part in interactive astronomy activities and attended a science and careers exhibition.
The visit at the Cape Town Observatory plays a major role in education young learners and the public about astronomy, and the potential it holds for future generations.
13-year-old Siyabulela Primary School learner Seun Beyenae says the tour opened his eyes to careers in science:
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SA Gallery of Legends brings icons to rural communities
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The South African Gallery of Legends is bringing sports, arts, and culture icons into rural communities through a partnership with SANParks.
Legends lead workshops, share skills with young people, and train local coaches, who receive accreditation.
Children also receive soccer kits as part of the programme.
Based at Freedom Park in Pretoria, the initiative aims to inspire youth and support sustainable sports development in areas with limited opportunities.
Legends lead workshops, share skills with young people, and train local coaches, who receive accreditation.
Children also receive soccer kits as part of the programme.
Based at Freedom Park in Pretoria, the initiative aims to inspire youth and support sustainable sports development in areas with limited opportunities.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
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 4,986.25 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 67,787.00.
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 4,986.25 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 67,787.00.
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