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Mogale City's Disability Forum praises empowering awards ceremony
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The Mogale City Municipality Disability Forum says it is proud of the recently held Disability Excellence Awards, which recognized and empowered persons with disabilities.
The awards honour people with disabilities for their achievements, participation, and contributions in their communities.
Partnerships with groups like the Zondo Foundation will also run monthly awareness activities, giving the disability community more opportunities to learn, connect, and participate fully in society.
The forum's Chairperson , Jan Lethoko, says the awards are helping to strengthen unity, support inclusion, and show that every person’s talents and contributions matter.
The awards honour people with disabilities for their achievements, participation, and contributions in their communities.
Partnerships with groups like the Zondo Foundation will also run monthly awareness activities, giving the disability community more opportunities to learn, connect, and participate fully in society.
The forum's Chairperson , Jan Lethoko, says the awards are helping to strengthen unity, support inclusion, and show that every person’s talents and contributions matter.
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SA shows interest in 2028 Africa Cup of Nations
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South Africa will bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, inviting Namibia and Botswana as co-hosts.
This was revealed by Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie.
The official bid is expected before 1 February 2026.
Speaking to the SABC McKenzie says hosting the tournament aims to bring international teams and fans to the region, creating business opportunities for local hotels, restaurants, and transport companies, while showing off the country to the world:
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This was revealed by Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie.
The official bid is expected before 1 February 2026.
Speaking to the SABC McKenzie says hosting the tournament aims to bring international teams and fans to the region, creating business opportunities for local hotels, restaurants, and transport companies, while showing off the country to the world:
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Volunteers power Literacy Hubs in Western Cape
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To the Western Cape, where 450 volunteers and community members are running Literacy Hubs with international education charity, Mellon Educate, to boost early-grade reading.
The hubs provide tutoring, digital learning, and classrooms filled with books, helping children improve literacy.
Public and corporate support covers resources, while 90 percent of the young tutors were previously unemployed, creating jobs alongside learning.
Evaluations show literacy scores can rise by 40 to 50 percent in a year.
The hubs provide tutoring, digital learning, and classrooms filled with books, helping children improve literacy.
Public and corporate support covers resources, while 90 percent of the young tutors were previously unemployed, creating jobs alongside learning.
Evaluations show literacy scores can rise by 40 to 50 percent in a year.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.41 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 89,878.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.41 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 89,878.00.
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Local: 91 words (39%), National: 69 words (30%), International: 73 words (31%)