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Alexandra container libraries boost learner reading
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Five school libraries in Alexandra, Johannesburg, built from converted shipping containers by Breadline Africa, are giving learners safe, welcoming spaces to read, borrow books and take part in reading activities.
For many children, these libraries are their first regular access to books, helping them build confidence in reading and improving skills in communities where literacy levels are low.
Teachers and families say the spaces are changing daily learning habits, with some learners already progressing to scholarships and new opportunities beyond their schools.
For many children, these libraries are their first regular access to books, helping them build confidence in reading and improving skills in communities where literacy levels are low.
Teachers and families say the spaces are changing daily learning habits, with some learners already progressing to scholarships and new opportunities beyond their schools.
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Oldnall Crowther complete 152km swim challenge
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Chris Oldnall and Peet Crowther have completed a 152km ocean swimming challenge in the Western Cape, finishing a 66km Double False Bay crossing between Rooi-Els and Miller’s Point.
The Ocean Challenge took place between 2024 and 2026 and included three long-distance swims across False Bay, from Robben Island to Dassen Island, and the final crossing in cold Atlantic waters with strong currents and long hours at sea.
The challenge was undertaken to raise funds for the South African Hall of Fame Legacy Project, which supports education opportunities for boys from under-resourced communities.
The Ocean Challenge took place between 2024 and 2026 and included three long-distance swims across False Bay, from Robben Island to Dassen Island, and the final crossing in cold Atlantic waters with strong currents and long hours at sea.
The challenge was undertaken to raise funds for the South African Hall of Fame Legacy Project, which supports education opportunities for boys from under-resourced communities.
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National Arts Festival announces 2026 music lineup
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The National Arts Festival has unveiled its 2026 music programme, promising two weekends of Afro-pop, gospel, jazz and pan-African performances in Makhanda in the Eastern Cape.
The festival will run from 25 June to 5 July and will feature artists including Nomfundo Moh, Nontokozo Mkhize, Msaki, the Soweto String Quartet, as well as Standard Bank young artists Gabi Motuba and Ndumiso Manana.
Gospel and choral music will feature strongly, with performances from The Bala Family, the Masicule Youth Choir and Betusile Mcinga.
The festival will run from 25 June to 5 July and will feature artists including Nomfundo Moh, Nontokozo Mkhize, Msaki, the Soweto String Quartet, as well as Standard Bank young artists Gabi Motuba and Ndumiso Manana.
Gospel and choral music will feature strongly, with performances from The Bala Family, the Masicule Youth Choir and Betusile Mcinga.
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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 77,703.00.
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 77,703.00.
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