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Main Street Sundays brings community together in Marshalltown
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Johannesburg’s Marshalltown area came alive as thousands gathered for Main Street Sundays, transforming the streets into a pedestrian-friendly space filled with music, art and family activities.
The event also formed part of Autism Awareness Month, with organisations like Future Ready Foundation raising awareness around neurodivergence and promoting inclusion.
Families, creatives and community groups took part in performances, skating, games and street art, creating a vibrant shared space.
Organisers say the event exceeded expectations, drawing large crowds and showcasing the potential for inclusive urban spaces.
The event also formed part of Autism Awareness Month, with organisations like Future Ready Foundation raising awareness around neurodivergence and promoting inclusion.
Families, creatives and community groups took part in performances, skating, games and street art, creating a vibrant shared space.
Organisers say the event exceeded expectations, drawing large crowds and showcasing the potential for inclusive urban spaces.
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Cape Town encourages public to join City Nature Challenge
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Residents in Cape Town are being encouraged to take part in the City Nature Challenge over the long weekend from 24 to 27 April.
The initiative offers free access to nature reserves across the city, with participants using the iNaturalist app to photograph plants, animals, insects or natural remnants.
Experts will help identify the findings, while Cape Town competes with cities worldwide to record the most wildlife observations.
Organisers say residents can take part anywhere, from reserves to their own backyards, encouraging greater environmental awareness and participation.
The initiative offers free access to nature reserves across the city, with participants using the iNaturalist app to photograph plants, animals, insects or natural remnants.
Experts will help identify the findings, while Cape Town competes with cities worldwide to record the most wildlife observations.
Organisers say residents can take part anywhere, from reserves to their own backyards, encouraging greater environmental awareness and participation.
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Swiss Hotel School students bring joy to Forest Farm Centre residents
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Hospitality students from the Swiss Hotel School hosted a special event at Forest Farm Centre, supporting residents living with cerebral palsy through a day of activities, entertainment and shared meals.
The initiative formed part of their academic programme, requiring students to plan and deliver the event, including fundraising and coordination.
Activities included arts and crafts, music and dancing, creating an engaging space for connection.
The project also raised funds and donated essential items, with organisers focusing on inclusion and giving back.
The initiative formed part of their academic programme, requiring students to plan and deliver the event, including fundraising and coordination.
Activities included arts and crafts, music and dancing, creating an engaging space for connection.
The project also raised funds and donated essential items, with organisers focusing on inclusion and giving back.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.44 to the US Dollar,22.22 to the British Pound, and 19.33 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,735.69 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 95.48 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 75,683.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.44 to the US Dollar,22.22 to the British Pound, and 19.33 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,735.69 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 95.48 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 75,683.00.
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