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Ellis Park Courts Reopened Through Johannesburg Tennis Grassroots Initiative
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The Johannesburg Tennis Grassroots Foundation is restoring use of the Ellis Park tennis courts by turning an unused facility into a space for youth sport and development.
Founded by former teacher Alec Galanakis, the programme offers free tennis sessions to children from nearby schools in Johannesburg’s inner city, alongside mentorship and basic life skills support.
More than 140 young people have taken part so far, with the courts also being used again by university students for training.
Organisers say the aim is to keep the facility active and create opportunities for young people in the area.
Founded by former teacher Alec Galanakis, the programme offers free tennis sessions to children from nearby schools in Johannesburg’s inner city, alongside mentorship and basic life skills support.
More than 140 young people have taken part so far, with the courts also being used again by university students for training.
Organisers say the aim is to keep the facility active and create opportunities for young people in the area.
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R5 Million Project to Tackle Malnutrition in Mqanduli
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The Eastern Cape Social Development Department has launched a nearly R5 million initiative to address poverty, malnutrition and food insecurity in Kalalo Village in Mqanduli.
The programme, led by Social Development MEC Bukiwe Fanta, will also focus on protecting elderly residents and improving household nutrition.
The project has been launched during Child Protection Month and aims to strengthen support for vulnerable children and families in the area.
South African Social Security Agency provincial manager Tebisa Nondwayi Mayaba says the initiative brings services and support closer to communities in need.
The programme, led by Social Development MEC Bukiwe Fanta, will also focus on protecting elderly residents and improving household nutrition.
The project has been launched during Child Protection Month and aims to strengthen support for vulnerable children and families in the area.
South African Social Security Agency provincial manager Tebisa Nondwayi Mayaba says the initiative brings services and support closer to communities in need.
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Aunty Pree’s Curry Spot Sees Surge After Viral Food Feature
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A Johannesburg food business has seen a major boost after radio host and content creator Nick Hamman featured Aunty Pree’s Curry Spot in a viral video.
Owner Aunty Pree says the exposure led to a sudden rise in customers, with long queues forming outside the restaurant and increased demand for her traditional curry dishes.
She says the business had to bring in extra family members and staff to cope with the growth, describing the response as overwhelming and life changing for the small eatery
Owner Aunty Pree says the exposure led to a sudden rise in customers, with long queues forming outside the restaurant and increased demand for her traditional curry dishes.
She says the business had to bring in extra family members and staff to cope with the growth, describing the response as overwhelming and life changing for the small eatery
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.49 to the US Dollar, 22.14 to the British Pound, and 19.13 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,523.19 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 102.58 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 77,351.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.49 to the US Dollar, 22.14 to the British Pound, and 19.13 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,523.19 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 102.58 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 77,351.00.
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