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Johannesburg schools join Earth Day campaign
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Schools across Johannesburg have taken part in an Earth Day campaign led by the Seriti Institute and Breathe Cities in partnership with the City of Johannesburg.
Learners planted trees, joined recycling activities, and learned about air pollution and its health effects.
The programme runs across multiple regions in the city.
Organisers say the aim is to encourage practical environmental action and build climate awareness among young people.
Learners planted trees, joined recycling activities, and learned about air pollution and its health effects.
The programme runs across multiple regions in the city.
Organisers say the aim is to encourage practical environmental action and build climate awareness among young people.
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International Hotel School reaches QS top 50 in hospitality
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The International Hotel School has entered the top 50 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for Hospitality and Leisure Management.
The QS rankings assess over 21,000 academic programmes across 1,900 universities worldwide.
South African institutions recorded multiple placements in the 2026 subject rankings, including top positions for the University of Cape Town and Wits in fields such as Development Studies and Engineering.
The International Hotel School, established in 1994, trains hospitality students across six campuses and online programmes, with graduates entering global hotel and tourism companies.
The QS rankings assess over 21,000 academic programmes across 1,900 universities worldwide.
South African institutions recorded multiple placements in the 2026 subject rankings, including top positions for the University of Cape Town and Wits in fields such as Development Studies and Engineering.
The International Hotel School, established in 1994, trains hospitality students across six campuses and online programmes, with graduates entering global hotel and tourism companies.
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China donates table tennis gear to 25 KZN schools
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Twenty-five schools in KwaZulu-Natal received table tennis equipment donated by the People’s Republic of China to support school sport programmes.
The equipment was delivered at Gardenia Primary School and distributed among participating schools for use in training and matches.
The initiative provides tables and accessories for learners to play and practise the sport in schools.
Education officials say the equipment is used to support learner participation in sport and build skills such as discipline and teamwork.
The equipment was delivered at Gardenia Primary School and distributed among participating schools for use in training and matches.
The initiative provides tables and accessories for learners to play and practise the sport in schools.
Education officials say the equipment is used to support learner participation in sport and build skills such as discipline and teamwork.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.46 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,758.42 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 77,877.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.46 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,758.42 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 77,877.00.
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