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KnitWits bring comfort to oncology patients for Mandela Day
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Members of the West Rand's 67 Blankets initiative donated handcrafted knee blankets to patients receiving chemotherapy and radiation treatment at the West Rand Oncology Centre.
Patients were invited to choose colourful blankets from the waiting area, while others were placed in the chemotherapy unit to provide comfort during treatment.
The Mandela Day initiative forms part of the nationwide 67 Blankets campaign, which continues to spread warmth and kindness through handmade gifts.
Patients were invited to choose colourful blankets from the waiting area, while others were placed in the chemotherapy unit to provide comfort during treatment.
The Mandela Day initiative forms part of the nationwide 67 Blankets campaign, which continues to spread warmth and kindness through handmade gifts.
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Limpopo entrepreneur creates AI tutor to support learners
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A young entrepreneur from Limpopo has developed a WhatsApp based AI tutor to help South African learners access homework support, revision tools and quizzes in their home languages.
Tshaamano Mabuba created BuddyAI after recognising that many learners could not afford private tutoring, using technology to make quality educational support more accessible.
The platform has already helped learners improve their results, with one matric learner earning five distinctions before returning as a tutor to support others.
Tshaamano Mabuba created BuddyAI after recognising that many learners could not afford private tutoring, using technology to make quality educational support more accessible.
The platform has already helped learners improve their results, with one matric learner earning five distinctions before returning as a tutor to support others.
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Mandela Day mission spreads warmth in Rosebank
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Rosebank Union Church brightened Mandela Day by hanging more than 100 handmade scarves and beanies along its fence for anyone in need to take.
Volunteers with the 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day campaign also handed out bread and biscuits to recyclers, security guards, homeless people and other community members.
The annual initiative encouraged acts of kindness while helping people stay warm during the winter season.
Volunteers with the 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day campaign also handed out bread and biscuits to recyclers, security guards, homeless people and other community members.
The annual initiative encouraged acts of kindness while helping people stay warm during the winter season.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.47 to the US Dollar, 22.06 to the British Pound, and 18.81 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,062.83 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 89.22 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 66,607.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.47 to the US Dollar, 22.06 to the British Pound, and 18.81 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,062.83 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 89.22 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 66,607.00.
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