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UJ Golf Day Raises R260,000 to Support Deserving Students
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The University of Johannesburg’s Sport Division, in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, recently hosted a successful fundraising Golf Day at the Royal Johannesburg Golf Club.
With strong support from 20 corporate sponsors and alumni, the event raised around R260,000 to assist financially disadvantaged UJ Sport and Civil Engineering students.
Beyond the action on the course, the day fostered networking and community engagement.
Organisers say the initiative has set the tone for a sustainable fundraising model that could benefit even more students in the future.
With strong support from 20 corporate sponsors and alumni, the event raised around R260,000 to assist financially disadvantaged UJ Sport and Civil Engineering students.
Beyond the action on the course, the day fostered networking and community engagement.
Organisers say the initiative has set the tone for a sustainable fundraising model that could benefit even more students in the future.
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WHO Adopts Historic Pandemic Agreement for a Safer Future
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In a major global health milestone, the World Health Organization’s member states have adopted a landmark Pandemic Agreement aimed at improving international cooperation during future health crises.
After more than three years of negotiation, the accord focuses on better pandemic detection, coordinated global responses, and fairer access to vaccines and treatments.
WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus hailed it as “a victory for public health, science and multilateral action,” saying the world is now better prepared than any generation before.
While challenges remain—especially around the sharing of pathogens and benefits—leaders from Africa, Europe and Asia praised the deal as a step towards a safer, more united world.
After more than three years of negotiation, the accord focuses on better pandemic detection, coordinated global responses, and fairer access to vaccines and treatments.
WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus hailed it as “a victory for public health, science and multilateral action,” saying the world is now better prepared than any generation before.
While challenges remain—especially around the sharing of pathogens and benefits—leaders from Africa, Europe and Asia praised the deal as a step towards a safer, more united world.
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Tyla Makes History as First South African to Host Kids’ Choice Awards
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Global music star Tyla is set to make history as the first South African to host the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, which will be broadcast live around the world on 21 June.
The show celebrates the best in kids' entertainment, with young fans voting for their favourite stars, shows, and music acts.
Tyla’s appointment comes off the back of an extraordinary year, including a standout performance at Coachella and over a billion streams of her global hit Water.
Known for her bold style and international appeal, she continues to break new ground on the world stage.
Hosting the Kids’ Choice Awards is a major milestone in her fast-growing career and a proud moment for South Africa.
The show celebrates the best in kids' entertainment, with young fans voting for their favourite stars, shows, and music acts.
Tyla’s appointment comes off the back of an extraordinary year, including a standout performance at Coachella and over a billion streams of her global hit Water.
Known for her bold style and international appeal, she continues to break new ground on the world stage.
Hosting the Kids’ Choice Awards is a major milestone in her fast-growing career and a proud moment for South Africa.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.90 to the US Dollar, 24.01 to the British Pound, and 20.27 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,296.21 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.97 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 106,549.50.
The Rand is trading at 17.90 to the US Dollar, 24.01 to the British Pound, and 20.27 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,296.21 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.97 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 106,549.50.
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