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Afrika Tikkun opens recycled sensory facility in Orange Farm
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Afrika Tikkun has opened a sensory therapeutic facility in Orange Farm, south of Johannesburg, built from a repurposed shipping container and recycled household waste.
Community members, including parents and caregivers, helped construct the centre using materials such as plastic bottles and detergent containers, which were converted into sensory tools and installations.
The facility supports neurodiverse children and young people with developmental, emotional and sensory needs by providing a space designed for regulation, learning and engagement.
The organisation says the project aims to improve inclusion by creating an environment where children who may be overwhelmed in standard play spaces can participate and learn.
Community members, including parents and caregivers, helped construct the centre using materials such as plastic bottles and detergent containers, which were converted into sensory tools and installations.
The facility supports neurodiverse children and young people with developmental, emotional and sensory needs by providing a space designed for regulation, learning and engagement.
The organisation says the project aims to improve inclusion by creating an environment where children who may be overwhelmed in standard play spaces can participate and learn.
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Music Academy of Gauteng to host Khaya Mahlangu for Jazz Month
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The Music Academy of Gauteng will host legendary South African saxophonist Khaya Mahlangu for the International Jazz Month celebration.
Reflecting the academy's long-standing mission to preserve and advance South African jazz excellence.
The event will bring together jazz lovers, students and the community to honour South African jazz heritage, legacy and its future.
Mahlangu has worked as a world-class saxophonist, composer, and educator, and his influence has helped define the sound and direction of the jazz genre for decades:
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Reflecting the academy's long-standing mission to preserve and advance South African jazz excellence.
The event will bring together jazz lovers, students and the community to honour South African jazz heritage, legacy and its future.
Mahlangu has worked as a world-class saxophonist, composer, and educator, and his influence has helped define the sound and direction of the jazz genre for decades:
*sound*
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Over 100 learners compete in Table Cricket Festival
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More than 100 learners from eight schools competed in the 7th Table Cricket Festival at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town on 20 April 2026.
Sporting Chance and its partners hosted the event using an adapted table cricket format that enables learners with disabilities to play competitively.
Organisers introduced a new Spirit Award to recognise sportsmanship, respect and teamwork during matches.
The festival provides learners with opportunities to build skills, compete and connect, with organisers planning the next edition.
Sporting Chance and its partners hosted the event using an adapted table cricket format that enables learners with disabilities to play competitively.
Organisers introduced a new Spirit Award to recognise sportsmanship, respect and teamwork during matches.
The festival provides learners with opportunities to build skills, compete and connect, with organisers planning the next edition.
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The Rand is trading at 16.35 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
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The Rand is trading at 16.35 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,791.97 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 75,924.00.
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