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Mall of Africa marks 10 years with 67 Blankets community initiative
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Mall of Africa is celebrating its 10th birthday with a community focused art installation in Midrand that will see materials donated to 67 Blankets for the Homeless.
The thread installation in the Crystal Court features contributions from tenants across the mall, symbolising connection between retail, food and entertainment spaces.
Once completed, the materials used in the artwork will be repurposed and donated to 67 Blankets, supporting their ongoing work to assist vulnerable communities.
The celebrations will also feature live entertainment, including a performance by Mi Casa as part of the milestone event.
The thread installation in the Crystal Court features contributions from tenants across the mall, symbolising connection between retail, food and entertainment spaces.
Once completed, the materials used in the artwork will be repurposed and donated to 67 Blankets, supporting their ongoing work to assist vulnerable communities.
The celebrations will also feature live entertainment, including a performance by Mi Casa as part of the milestone event.
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SA set to host first World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meet
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South Africa is preparing to host its first ever World Athletics Continental Tour Silver event, marking a major milestone for athletics in the country.
The meet will bring international competition to local tracks, giving South African athletes the chance to compete at a high level without travelling abroad.
Sprint star Akani Simbine has played a key role in driving the initiative, after years of competing on the global stage.
The event is expected to boost the profile of athletics locally and inspire the next generation of talent.
The meet will bring international competition to local tracks, giving South African athletes the chance to compete at a high level without travelling abroad.
Sprint star Akani Simbine has played a key role in driving the initiative, after years of competing on the global stage.
The event is expected to boost the profile of athletics locally and inspire the next generation of talent.
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Bridgetown workshop turns e waste into empowerment this Earth Day
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A Bridgetown workshop is transforming electronic waste into opportunity, while creating jobs for people with disabilities as South Africa marks Earth Day.
The N.E.E.D initiative dismantles and repairs discarded electronics such as kettles, printers and computers, ensuring nothing goes to landfill.
The project also provides accessible employment and skills training, allowing participants to earn an income while rebuilding confidence and independence.
Staff say the workshop is designed to be inclusive, with adapted workspaces and practical training that supports wheelchair users and people with disabilities.
The N.E.E.D initiative dismantles and repairs discarded electronics such as kettles, printers and computers, ensuring nothing goes to landfill.
The project also provides accessible employment and skills training, allowing participants to earn an income while rebuilding confidence and independence.
Staff say the workshop is designed to be inclusive, with adapted workspaces and practical training that supports wheelchair users and people with disabilities.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.47 to the US Dollar, 22.27 to the British Pound, and 19.35 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,755.69 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 98.48 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 78,107.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.47 to the US Dollar, 22.27 to the British Pound, and 19.35 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,755.69 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 98.48 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 78,107.00.
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