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City-led clean-up restores Ferndale Arboretum Bird Sanctuary
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A five-day clean-up led by city entities has helped restore the Ferndale Arboretum Bird Sanctuary in Johannesburg after years of neglect and illegal occupation.
Residents and officials say the area had become overrun by waste and informal structures after fencing was damaged during maintenance work by Johannesburg Water, leaving the site unsafe and degraded.
City Parks and Zoo teams removed rubbish, dismantled makeshift dwellings and began repairing fencing to secure the area. Ward 104 councillor Emi Koekemoer thanked the community for supporting the clean-up effort.
Officials say the focus now shifts to ongoing monitoring and protection to prevent further illegal occupation and ensure long-term rehabilitation.
Residents and officials say the area had become overrun by waste and informal structures after fencing was damaged during maintenance work by Johannesburg Water, leaving the site unsafe and degraded.
City Parks and Zoo teams removed rubbish, dismantled makeshift dwellings and began repairing fencing to secure the area. Ward 104 councillor Emi Koekemoer thanked the community for supporting the clean-up effort.
Officials say the focus now shifts to ongoing monitoring and protection to prevent further illegal occupation and ensure long-term rehabilitation.
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Cape Town Platform Helps Schools Raise Funds for Urgent Needs
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A Cape Town built education crowdfunding platform, GetGo Fund, is supporting schools across South Africa with 90 active fundraising campaigns currently running.
The platform helps schools raise money for urgent needs including learner support, school fees, food, teaching resources and infrastructure upgrades.
Founded by education and fintech entrepreneurs, the platform allows donors and companies to contribute directly to verified school campaigns, with transparency measures and tax certificates available.
It has already helped fund bursaries, teacher support and essential learning materials for hundreds of learners.
The platform helps schools raise money for urgent needs including learner support, school fees, food, teaching resources and infrastructure upgrades.
Founded by education and fintech entrepreneurs, the platform allows donors and companies to contribute directly to verified school campaigns, with transparency measures and tax certificates available.
It has already helped fund bursaries, teacher support and essential learning materials for hundreds of learners.
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Temba Bavuma Foundation launches Future Founders Challenge
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The Temba Bavuma Foundation has marked its 10th anniversary with the launch of the Future Founders Challenge at St David’s Marist Inanda Alexandra Campus. The initiative introduces learners to entrepreneurship and financial literacy while encouraging them to develop business ideas.
Speaking at the launch, Temba Bavuma reflected on the foundation’s impact over the past decade, highlighting success stories in education, sport and community development. He said the organisation aims to create opportunities for young people to reach their full potential.
The event also marked a new partnership with the school to expand access to quality education and opportunities for learners from disadvantaged communities.
Speaking at the launch, Temba Bavuma reflected on the foundation’s impact over the past decade, highlighting success stories in education, sport and community development. He said the organisation aims to create opportunities for young people to reach their full potential.
The event also marked a new partnership with the school to expand access to quality education and opportunities for learners from disadvantaged communities.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.39 to the US Dollar, 21.76 to the British Pound, and 18.78 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,171.02 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 80.57 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,969.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.39 to the US Dollar, 21.76 to the British Pound, and 18.78 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,171.02 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 80.57 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,969.00.
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