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Charlotte Maxeke Fund Launched to Support Young Women in Higher Education
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The Charlotte Maxeke Educational Fund has been launched to support young women at risk of dropping out of higher education, particularly those studying science-related fields.
The initiative was announced at the 125th Graduation Anniversary Memorial Lecture of Charlotte Maxeke in Johannesburg.
Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela says the fund brings together public and private sector support to help students complete their studies.
He says it continues Charlotte Maxeke’s legacy by expanding access to education for women in South Africa.
The fund will provide financial assistance aimed at improving student retention at universities.
(This is good news because it supports access to education for young women.)
The initiative was announced at the 125th Graduation Anniversary Memorial Lecture of Charlotte Maxeke in Johannesburg.
Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela says the fund brings together public and private sector support to help students complete their studies.
He says it continues Charlotte Maxeke’s legacy by expanding access to education for women in South Africa.
The fund will provide financial assistance aimed at improving student retention at universities.
(This is good news because it supports access to education for young women.)
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Young Maths Whizz Inspires South Africans Online
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Four year old Andile Mbambo, known on social media as Andile The Calculator, is winning praise across South Africa for his remarkable mathematics ability.
Videos shared by his father, Xolani Mbambo, show the youngster solving complex calculations with speed and confidence, leaving many viewers amazed.
The father and son duo have built a growing online following, with many celebrating Andile's talent and enthusiasm for numbers.
Father says he discovered Andile’s Talent by mistake
Videos shared by his father, Xolani Mbambo, show the youngster solving complex calculations with speed and confidence, leaving many viewers amazed.
The father and son duo have built a growing online following, with many celebrating Andile's talent and enthusiasm for numbers.
Father says he discovered Andile’s Talent by mistake
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Father and Son Karate Journey Reaches International Stage
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Buzwe Mabuza has supported his 14 year old son Zwelo, who is autistic, through a remarkable karate journey that has now reached international level. Zwelo has progressed through national competitions to earn South African colours, becoming one of the country’s young karate athletes to watch. He is now preparing to compete at the Indo Pacific Tournament in Mauritius, representing South Africa abroad. His progress has been built through steady training, discipline and strong family support, with karate playing a key role in his development and confidence.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.39 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,205.93 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 80.57 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,064.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.39 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,205.93 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 80.57 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,064.00.
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