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Key Players in Hospitality to Meet at Think Tank
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Every year key stakeholders in hospitality and tourism gather to address industry challenges, share innovations, and collaborate on solutions to grow tourism sustainably.
This years the third Hospitality Industry Think Tank is set to take place on 8 August 2025 at the Maslow Hotel in Sandton.
The event aims to collaborate on solutions to grow tourism sustainably and will feature participation from prominent industry brands.
All event proceeds will benefit Touching Dreams, a non-profit company that invests in the local communities and natural environments where tourism is prevalent.
Touching Dreams ambassador, Natasha-Lee Shunmugam:
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This years the third Hospitality Industry Think Tank is set to take place on 8 August 2025 at the Maslow Hotel in Sandton.
The event aims to collaborate on solutions to grow tourism sustainably and will feature participation from prominent industry brands.
All event proceeds will benefit Touching Dreams, a non-profit company that invests in the local communities and natural environments where tourism is prevalent.
Touching Dreams ambassador, Natasha-Lee Shunmugam:
*sound*
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Non-Profit Calls for Support to Expand Life-Changing Programme for Alexandra Learners
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Wynberg-based non-profit organisation, Southern Africa Partners, is urging the community to support its Keeping Kidz in School programme which has been transforming the lives of vulnerable learners in Alexandra since 2020.
The programme, operating in 5 local schools provides support to over 1,200 learners, including mentorship, academic tutoring and psycho-social interventions.
SnAPSA's executive director, Anthony Diesel says the programme has also conducted more than 180 parent consultations, delivered grief counselling to 50 learners held anti-bullying sessions for 150 and provided exam preparation workshops to 240 students.
Diesel is appealing for support to continue reaching more children and families in need emphasizing that the programme's success relies on community backing.
The programme, operating in 5 local schools provides support to over 1,200 learners, including mentorship, academic tutoring and psycho-social interventions.
SnAPSA's executive director, Anthony Diesel says the programme has also conducted more than 180 parent consultations, delivered grief counselling to 50 learners held anti-bullying sessions for 150 and provided exam preparation workshops to 240 students.
Diesel is appealing for support to continue reaching more children and families in need emphasizing that the programme's success relies on community backing.
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Apple Music's Africa Rising Programme Spotlights Emerging Talent
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Apple Music's Africa Rising artist development programme continues to shine a spotlight on Africa's most promising emerging talent.
South African singer-songwriter Lusanda Official has been selected as part of the prestigious Africa Rising Class of 2025.
The programme provides a platform for talented artists to share their music with global audiences.
Lusanda Official joins a growing list of talented artists showcased through the initiative, which aims to promote Africa's best and brightest voices in music:
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South African singer-songwriter Lusanda Official has been selected as part of the prestigious Africa Rising Class of 2025.
The programme provides a platform for talented artists to share their music with global audiences.
Lusanda Official joins a growing list of talented artists showcased through the initiative, which aims to promote Africa's best and brightest voices in music:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.61 to the US Dollar, 23.75 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.67 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 117,842.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.61 to the US Dollar, 23.75 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.67 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 117,842.00.
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