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Over 1,000 Gauteng Patients Receive Surgeries
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More than 1,000 patients in Gauteng are set to receive surgeries and clinical procedures through this year’s Mandela Month Surgical Marathon.
A total of 19 public hospitals will carry out 1,078 procedures by the end of July.
The initiative is helping reduce waiting lists and improve access to healthcare across the province.
The number of procedures has increased from last year’s 806 surgeries, giving more patients access to life-changing care.
A total of 19 public hospitals will carry out 1,078 procedures by the end of July.
The initiative is helping reduce waiting lists and improve access to healthcare across the province.
The number of procedures has increased from last year’s 806 surgeries, giving more patients access to life-changing care.
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Mandela Poetry Anthology Launches Literacy Drive
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Book World South Africa and Project R2Million will launch the Mandela in Young Voices poetry anthology on 31 July at the Rustenburg Civic Centre.
The book features poems written by 67 Grade 7 learners who took part in writing workshops and slam competitions.
Funds raised from the launch will support book donations, literacy mentorship and education programmes for young writers.
The initiative aims to expand literacy opportunities in communities across the North West.
The book features poems written by 67 Grade 7 learners who took part in writing workshops and slam competitions.
Funds raised from the launch will support book donations, literacy mentorship and education programmes for young writers.
The initiative aims to expand literacy opportunities in communities across the North West.
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UWC Dance Team Wins 21 Medals
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The University of the Western Cape’s Dance Sport Club has won 21 medals at the 2026 University Sports South Africa Dance Sport Championships recently held at the University of the Free State.
The team secured 10 gold, seven silver and four bronze medals across ballroom, Latin American and street dance categories.
Co-captain Dene Visser says hard work and dedication contributed to the club’s success:
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The team secured 10 gold, seven silver and four bronze medals across ballroom, Latin American and street dance categories.
Co-captain Dene Visser says hard work and dedication contributed to the club’s success:
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.52 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,025.13 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 65,459.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.52 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,025.13 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 65,459.00.
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