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Government wishes 2025 matric class well on their 1st day of exams
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The Government Communication and Information System has extended its best wishes to the Matric Class of 2025 as they begin their national senior certificate examinations today.
Learners are encouraged to approach the exams with focus, confidence, and determination, while parents and guardians are urged to provide a calm and supportive environment at home.
Government deputy spokesperson William Baloyi recommends healthy routines, including rest, nutritious meals, and study breaks to help learners perform at their best:
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Learners are encouraged to approach the exams with focus, confidence, and determination, while parents and guardians are urged to provide a calm and supportive environment at home.
Government deputy spokesperson William Baloyi recommends healthy routines, including rest, nutritious meals, and study breaks to help learners perform at their best:
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MotiMoves Pay It Forward initiative pledges R1 million to support SA students
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Entrepreneur and philanthropist Zunaid Moti has announced the launch of the MotiMoves Pay It Forward initiative, pledging R1 million to support 100 South African students' tertiary studies in 2026.
Each student will receive R10,000 to cover tuition or registration fees.
Applications are now open and will close before the winners are announced on January 16, 2026.
Each student will receive R10,000 to cover tuition or registration fees.
Applications are now open and will close before the winners are announced on January 16, 2026.
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Lesotho table tennis receives equipment donation
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The Lesotho Table Tennis Association has received a major boost following a donation of equipment from the International Table Tennis Federation.
The equipment includes 10 competition tables, nets, balls, and racquets.
The Association's President Thabang Mokhele says the donation would play a crucial role in advancing the sport’s growth and accessibility across the country.
Mokhele adds that this support will help them expand the game into schools, communities, and institutions, allowing more young people to take up table tennis.
The equipment includes 10 competition tables, nets, balls, and racquets.
The Association's President Thabang Mokhele says the donation would play a crucial role in advancing the sport’s growth and accessibility across the country.
Mokhele adds that this support will help them expand the game into schools, communities, and institutions, allowing more young people to take up table tennis.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.22 to the US Dollar, 23.08 to the British Pound, and 20.04 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,266.25 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 60.73 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 108,112.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.22 to the US Dollar, 23.08 to the British Pound, and 20.04 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,266.25 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 60.73 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 108,112.00.
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