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Children to Receive Free Cleft Surgeries in Johannesburg
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Up to 40 children are set to receive free cleft lip and palate surgeries in Johannesburg during a special programme hosted by Operation Smile South Africa and the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital later this month.
The three day initiative aims to help reduce Gauteng’s cleft surgery backlog while also supporting the training of young medical specialists.
Around 50 volunteer healthcare professionals, including surgeons, nurses and speech therapists, will take part in the programme from 29 to 31 May.
This year also marks 20 years of Operation Smile South Africa providing free cleft surgeries and care across the region.
The three day initiative aims to help reduce Gauteng’s cleft surgery backlog while also supporting the training of young medical specialists.
Around 50 volunteer healthcare professionals, including surgeons, nurses and speech therapists, will take part in the programme from 29 to 31 May.
This year also marks 20 years of Operation Smile South Africa providing free cleft surgeries and care across the region.
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GWF Expands Digital Learning to Transform Rural Mpumalanga Villages
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The Good Work Foundation is expanding its network of digital learning campuses in rural Mpumalanga to improve education access and create long-term opportunities in remote communities.
The organisation is preparing to build its seventh campus in Dixie, in the Manyeleti region, with planning already underway alongside local leaders and community representatives.
The initiative offers learners access to coding, digital literacy and other technology-based education closer to home.
Officials say the campuses also support local economies by creating jobs, strengthening small businesses, and improving transport and digital infrastructure in surrounding villages.
The organisation is preparing to build its seventh campus in Dixie, in the Manyeleti region, with planning already underway alongside local leaders and community representatives.
The initiative offers learners access to coding, digital literacy and other technology-based education closer to home.
Officials say the campuses also support local economies by creating jobs, strengthening small businesses, and improving transport and digital infrastructure in surrounding villages.
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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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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.43 to the US Dollar, 22.06 to the British Pound, and 19.05 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,523.65 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 102.58 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 77,375.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.43 to the US Dollar, 22.06 to the British Pound, and 19.05 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,523.65 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 102.58 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 77,375.00.
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