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Bursary Programme Helps Alexandra Learners Excel in Matric Exams
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The Alexandra Education Committee’s bursary programme has helped 48 learners from Alexandra and nearby communities achieve a 100% pass rate in the 2025 matric exams, including a 100% Bachelor’s pass rate and 104 distinctions.
The programme supports academically gifted learners from under-resourced schools with tuition, transport, uniforms, extra lessons, mentorship, and career guidance.
AEC director Paul Channon said the results reflect the learners’ hard work and resilience, particularly given the challenges faced in township schools.
The programme supports academically gifted learners from under-resourced schools with tuition, transport, uniforms, extra lessons, mentorship, and career guidance.
AEC director Paul Channon said the results reflect the learners’ hard work and resilience, particularly given the challenges faced in township schools.
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Anna Brom to Ride Cape Epic for Rural Education
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Anna Brom, founder of the Anna Foundation, will ride the 2026 Absa Cape Epic to mark 20 years of supporting rural education. The race spans 692 kilometres over eight days and is one of the toughest mountain bike events in the world.
She will ride alongside her husband and the Foundation’s Chief Operating Officer, Pierre-Henri Olivier. Anna says her goal is to inspire the children supported by the Foundation and raise awareness for rural education.
Training began soon after securing her entry late last year, and she says the mental challenge may be as tough as the physical. Supporters can sponsor kilometres at R100 each, with funds going directly to the Foundation’s work with rural learners.
She will ride alongside her husband and the Foundation’s Chief Operating Officer, Pierre-Henri Olivier. Anna says her goal is to inspire the children supported by the Foundation and raise awareness for rural education.
Training began soon after securing her entry late last year, and she says the mental challenge may be as tough as the physical. Supporters can sponsor kilometres at R100 each, with funds going directly to the Foundation’s work with rural learners.
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Back-to-school drive equips Wisani Primary learners
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The Astro Kids and Adult Organisation (AKAO) organised a back-to-school drive for learners at Wisani Primary School in Pimville, providing stationery and covered books.
Donor Ndalamo Ramovha helped make the drive possible, ensuring learners had the supplies they needed to start the academic year.
Deputy principal Hlamalani Macevele said the support was important for children from disadvantaged backgrounds and would encourage them to engage fully in their studies.
AKAO founder Simangele Nxumalo said the drive aimed to prevent learners from starting the year feeling left out due to a lack of resources.
Donor Ndalamo Ramovha helped make the drive possible, ensuring learners had the supplies they needed to start the academic year.
Deputy principal Hlamalani Macevele said the support was important for children from disadvantaged backgrounds and would encourage them to engage fully in their studies.
AKAO founder Simangele Nxumalo said the drive aimed to prevent learners from starting the year feeling left out due to a lack of resources.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 21.91 to the US Dollar, 21.91 to the British Pound, and 19.14 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,877.99 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.92 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 89,478.00.
The Rand is trading at 21.91 to the US Dollar, 21.91 to the British Pound, and 19.14 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,877.99 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.92 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 89,478.00.
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