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South African learners join Virtual Investment Challenge
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A national virtual investing competition is giving South African high school learners the opportunity to sharpen their financial skills and explore careers in investment management.
The Coronation Top Investor Challenge allows teams to manage virtual investment portfolios through online simulations focused on economics, money management and decision making.
The free competition will run from June to July, with prize money of 120-thousand rand up for grabs for the winning team and their school.
Organisers say the initiative is aimed at boosting financial confidence among young people and introducing them to opportunities in the financial sector at an early age.
The Coronation Top Investor Challenge allows teams to manage virtual investment portfolios through online simulations focused on economics, money management and decision making.
The free competition will run from June to July, with prize money of 120-thousand rand up for grabs for the winning team and their school.
Organisers say the initiative is aimed at boosting financial confidence among young people and introducing them to opportunities in the financial sector at an early age.
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Johannesburg blanket drive supports vulnerable winter residents
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Mall of the South and the SOJO Helping Hands Foundation have launched a blanket drive to support vulnerable residents in Johannesburg during winter.
The campaign aims to collect 6,700 blankets, which will be distributed to non-profit organisations through the Epic Foundation’s Charities4Change programme.
The drive runs from 5 May to 18 July 2026 and encourages residents to donate blankets for people in need.
SOJO Helping Hands Foundation says the initiative supports efforts to provide warmth and basic relief during cold weather.
The campaign aims to collect 6,700 blankets, which will be distributed to non-profit organisations through the Epic Foundation’s Charities4Change programme.
The drive runs from 5 May to 18 July 2026 and encourages residents to donate blankets for people in need.
SOJO Helping Hands Foundation says the initiative supports efforts to provide warmth and basic relief during cold weather.
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Nal’ibali Launches Indigenous Children’s Story Call
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Nal’ibali Trust has launched a national call for original children’s stories written in indigenous languages, aiming to make reading more personal and meaningful for young learners during Africa Month.
The initiative encourages children, parents and communities to share stories in IsiNdebele, Setswana, Siswati, Tshivenda and Xitsonga, helping children read in the languages they speak at home.
Organisers say the project helps children connect with learning, strengthens cultural identity, and keeps South Africa’s linguistic heritage alive through everyday storytelling.
The initiative encourages children, parents and communities to share stories in IsiNdebele, Setswana, Siswati, Tshivenda and Xitsonga, helping children read in the languages they speak at home.
Organisers say the project helps children connect with learning, strengthens cultural identity, and keeps South Africa’s linguistic heritage alive through everyday storytelling.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.46 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,467.63 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 77,704.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.46 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,467.63 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 77,704.00.
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