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EU announces R95 million support for learner safety
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The European Union has announced a contribution of around R95.7 million to a national programme aimed at preventing and responding to bullying and gender-based violence in South African schools.
The announcement was made during the Back-to-School Campaign at Eldorado Secondary School in Johannesburg.
The funding will strengthen prevention, education, psychosocial support, referral pathways, and school-based interventions to protect learners.
Education leaders said schools must be safe spaces where learners are respected, protected, and able to focus on their studies, and called for teachers, parents, communities, and authorities to work together in this effort.
The announcement was made during the Back-to-School Campaign at Eldorado Secondary School in Johannesburg.
The funding will strengthen prevention, education, psychosocial support, referral pathways, and school-based interventions to protect learners.
Education leaders said schools must be safe spaces where learners are respected, protected, and able to focus on their studies, and called for teachers, parents, communities, and authorities to work together in this effort.
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Community Covers Tuition for Security Officer’s Daughter to Graduate
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A Cape Town security officer’s daughter, Nicolette Shingange, will graduate from the University of Cape Town after a fundraising campaign covered her outstanding tuition fees of R76,000.
Shingange, completing a Bachelor’s in Philosophy and Psychology, had met all academic requirements but faced rising accommodation costs not fully covered by NSFAS. She launched an online campaign, which gained attention after Holy Rosary School shared her story.
Support poured in from the public, including an anonymous donation of R63,885, helping her reach 119% of the fundraising goal.
With her tuition fully covered, Shingange can graduate and continue with postgraduate studies.
She expressed gratitude to her mother and the community for their support.
Shingange, completing a Bachelor’s in Philosophy and Psychology, had met all academic requirements but faced rising accommodation costs not fully covered by NSFAS. She launched an online campaign, which gained attention after Holy Rosary School shared her story.
Support poured in from the public, including an anonymous donation of R63,885, helping her reach 119% of the fundraising goal.
With her tuition fully covered, Shingange can graduate and continue with postgraduate studies.
She expressed gratitude to her mother and the community for their support.
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Dis-Chem Ride for Sight returns to Boksburg for 37th edition
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The 37th Dis-Chem Ride for Sight will take place at Boksburg City Stadium on February 15, offering cyclists a range of routes from 10km to 116km.
The event is organised and led by visually impaired people, including race director Linsay Engelbrecht, and includes categories for tandem, handcycle, and other adaptive bikes.
Proceeds go to Retina SA, supporting people with retinal conditions and funding research into treatments.
The 116km Super Classic also serves as a seeding event for Ride Joburg 2026 and the 2027 Cape Town Cycle Tour.
Entries are open to competitive and recreational cyclists, with para-cycling categories reinforcing the race’s inclusive approach.
The event is organised and led by visually impaired people, including race director Linsay Engelbrecht, and includes categories for tandem, handcycle, and other adaptive bikes.
Proceeds go to Retina SA, supporting people with retinal conditions and funding research into treatments.
The 116km Super Classic also serves as a seeding event for Ride Joburg 2026 and the 2027 Cape Town Cycle Tour.
Entries are open to competitive and recreational cyclists, with para-cycling categories reinforcing the race’s inclusive approach.
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The Rand is trading at 16.45 to the US Dollar, 22.20 to the British Pound, and 19.29 To the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,727.86 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 63.94 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 91,269.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.45 to the US Dollar, 22.20 to the British Pound, and 19.29 To the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,727.86 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 63.94 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 91,269.00.
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