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Airlink donates passenger jet to Gauteng aviation school
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The Rhodesfield Engineering School in Kempton Park has received a decommissioned Embraer 135 jet from Airlink.
The aircraft will give learners hands-on experience in aviation maintenance, including hydraulics, avionics, and flight control.
Premier Panyaza Lesufi said the donation opens doors for township learners to careers in the aviation industry.
Airlink CEO de Villiers Engelbrecht said the project shows young people that aviation is within their reach.
Education officials described the initiative as world-class training that will equip learners for the aerospace sector and boost the economy.
The aircraft will give learners hands-on experience in aviation maintenance, including hydraulics, avionics, and flight control.
Premier Panyaza Lesufi said the donation opens doors for township learners to careers in the aviation industry.
Airlink CEO de Villiers Engelbrecht said the project shows young people that aviation is within their reach.
Education officials described the initiative as world-class training that will equip learners for the aerospace sector and boost the economy.
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Lira set to share stage with Lauryn Hill at DStv Delicious Festival
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Award-winning South African artist Lira will perform alongside US star Lauryn Hill at the DStv Delicious Festival next month.
The show marks a proud milestone in her comeback after a 2022 stroke that left her unable to speak.
Returning to the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit on September 20 and 21, the festival will also feature Wyclef Jean and Don Toliver.
Lira says every performance feels brand new and that music has been a key part of her healing journey.
Known for her Afro-pop, R&B, and jazz fusion, she has won eleven South African Music Awards.
She expressed gratitude to fans, saying they helped her through difficult times and inspired her return to the stage
The show marks a proud milestone in her comeback after a 2022 stroke that left her unable to speak.
Returning to the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit on September 20 and 21, the festival will also feature Wyclef Jean and Don Toliver.
Lira says every performance feels brand new and that music has been a key part of her healing journey.
Known for her Afro-pop, R&B, and jazz fusion, she has won eleven South African Music Awards.
She expressed gratitude to fans, saying they helped her through difficult times and inspired her return to the stage
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Veterans find healing with rescued monkeys in Mississippi
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In southeastern Mississippi, a sanctuary is helping both people and primates find peace.
The Gulf Coast Primate Sanctuary was started by Air Force veteran April Stewart to care for surrendered monkeys.
But it has also become a place of healing for veterans living with trauma.
Former soldier John Richard says spending time with Louie, a young spider monkey, instantly eases his anxiety and helps him cope with PTSD.
Stewart hopes to expand the sanctuary so more monkeys in need, and more people seeking comfort, can benefit from the connection.
The Gulf Coast Primate Sanctuary was started by Air Force veteran April Stewart to care for surrendered monkeys.
But it has also become a place of healing for veterans living with trauma.
Former soldier John Richard says spending time with Louie, a young spider monkey, instantly eases his anxiety and helps him cope with PTSD.
Stewart hopes to expand the sanctuary so more monkeys in need, and more people seeking comfort, can benefit from the connection.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.72 to the US Dollar, 23.79 to the British Pound, and 20.58 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,339.78 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.84
per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 112,906.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.72 to the US Dollar, 23.79 to the British Pound, and 20.58 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,339.78 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.84
per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 112,906.00.
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